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1-20-2026 FORMAL SESSION AGENDA
o1NIA$F�4c City of Virginia Beach U ivy a z "'COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME OF BUR NAT��N City Council Members Mayor Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer bdyer@VBgov.com 1 757-385-4581 Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson, District 5 Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, District 7 rcwilson@VBgov.com 1 757-422-0733 CJacksonGreen@VBgov.com 1 757-629-8792 Michael F. Berlucchi, District 3 Robert W. "Worth" Remick, District 6 mberlucc@VBgov.com 1 757-407-5105 wremick@VBgov.com 1 757-840-5855 Stacy Cummings, District 8 Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, District 4 StCummings@VBgov.com 1 757-629-8691 arosshammond@VBgov.com 1 757-840-0735 Barbara M. Henley, District 2 Jennifer Rouse, District 10 bhenley@VBgov.com 1 757-426-7501 jvrouse@VBgov.com 1 757-840-1821 David Hutcheson, District 1 Joashua F. "Joash" Schulman, District 9 dhutcheson@VBgov.com 1 757-651-7641 ischulman@VBgov.com 1 757-840-1291 Email all City Council members at CitVCouncil@VBgov.com. City Council Appointees Patrick A. Duhaney City Hall, Building 1 City Manager 2401 Courthouse Drive Mark D. Stiles Virginia Beach, VA 23456 City Attorney Phone: 757-385-4303 Lyndon S. Remias Fax: 757-385-5669 City Auditor Amanda Barnes City Clerk Sue Cunningham City Real Estate Assessor City Council Agenda January 20, 202 Mayor Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer Presiding I. CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS -CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM- A. GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE 2:00 P.M. Brent McKenzie, Legislative Affairs Director B. LIFENET HEALTH FOUNDATION OVERVIEW 2:45 P.M. William Driscoll, Executive Director— Lifenet Health Foundation II. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS 3:15 P.M. III. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW 3:30 P.M. IV. INFORMAL SESSION -CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM- A. CALL TO ORDER 3:45 P.M. B. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL C. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION V. FORMAL SESSION -CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER- A. CALL TO ORDER -Mayor Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer 6:00 P.M. B. INVOCATION C. MOMENT OF SILENCE D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL F. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION G. MINUTES 1. INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS—January 6, 2026 2. SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION —January 13, 2026 H. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION 1. RESOLUTION — International Holocaust Remembrance Day-January 27, 2026 Betty Ann Levin, Executive Vice President— United Jewish Federation of Tidewater I. PUBLIC HEARING 1. FRANCHISE FOR USE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE 15" STREET PIER VB Fishing Pier, LLC re use and operation of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier J. FORMAL SESSION AGENDA 1. CONSENT AGENDA K. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION 1. Ordinance to AMEND City Code Sections 10-1 and 10-1.2 re change the polling locations for Precincts 0002 to Virginia Beach Middle School, 0108 to All Saints' Episcopal Church, and relocate the Central Absentee Precinct and Office of the Voter Registrar to 500 Studio Drive (Requested by the Virginia Beach Electoral Board) 2. Ordinance to AMEND City Code Sections 21-405 and 21-407 and ADD Section 21-407.1 re charges for towing and storage of vehicles (Requested by Council Member Remick and the Towing Advisory Board) 3. Ordinance to AUTHORIZE one (1) additional full-time employment (FTE) within the FY 2025-26 City Auditor's Operating Budget re Audit Investigative Assistant (Requested by Council Members Cummings and Schulman and the Audit Committee) 4. Resolution to AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the City Manager to EXECUTE an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Virginia Department of Foresty and the City re purchase of Agricultural Reserve Program Easements 5. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $364,817from the Fund Balance of the General Fund to provide an interest-free loan to Sandbridge Rescue and Fire, Inc. re purchase of one (1) ambulance 6. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $499,771 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice to the FY 2025-26 Commonwealth's Attorney Operating Budget re two (2)full-time grant funded positions for prosecution of juvenile gun charges L. PLANNING 1. IFLY VIRGINIA BEACH / MEGDAL AMBER, LLC for an Alternative Compliance re request to operate temporary commercial parking lot at 2402 Pacific Avenue, Unit B and 2400 Pacific Avenue DISTRICT 6 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2. COHEN RESIDENTIAL, LLC/ BARBARA A. CASON, ET. AL., for a Conditional Change of Zoning from AG-1 & AG-2 Agricultural District to a Conditional R-10 Residential District re create four (4) lots and construct four (4) single-family dwellings at 2597 Leroy Road DISTRICT 2 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 3. BRINK QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC/CHINESE COMM ASSOC OF HAMPTON ETC. for a Conditional Change of Zoning from a B-1 Neighborhood Business District & Conditional B-1 Neighborhood Business District to Conditional A-18 Apartment District re develop eighteen (18)- unit multifamily community at 722 Newtown Road DISTRICT 4 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 4. MICHAEL D. SIFEN, INC/ 1120 FIRST COLONIAL STORAGE, LLC for a Conditional Change of Zoning from 0-2 Office District to Conditional B-2 Community Business District & Conditional Use Permit re mini warehouse at 1120 First Colonial Road DISTRICT 6 RECOMMENDATION: STAFF-DENIAL PLANNING COMMISSION—APPROVAL 5. MATTHEW FIRME/ MATTHEW &JESSICA FIRME for a Conditional Use Permit re home occupation at 1492 Back Bay Landing Road DISTRICT 2 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 6. ALLYSON HUFF/ SINCAVAGE ENTERPRISES LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re open air market at 1136 Lynnhaven Parkway DISTRICT 3 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 7. LEGACY LAND, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re bulk storage yard at 525 Viking Drive, Unit B DISTRICT 3 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 8. JESSE RYAN /JESSE RYAN AND NICOLE LEVITT for a Conditional Use Permit re short term rental at 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B DISTRICT 5 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 9. 215 4t" STREET, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re short term rental at 215 41" Street DISTRICT 5 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 10. Ordinance to ADOPT and INCORPORATE into the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan 2016 re The Park System Needs Assessment and Development Strategy 2024 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL M. APPOINTMENTS • ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION • AUDIT COMMITTEE • BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION • BEACHES AND WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMISSION • CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION • COMMUNITY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM • COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD • DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD • EASTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AUTHORITY • GREEN RIBBON COMMITTEE • HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION • INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD • OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE • MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE • PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION • PERSONNEL BOARD • PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD • RESORT ADVISORY COMMISSION • TRANSITION AREA/ INTERFACILITY TRAFFIC AREA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE • VIRGINIA BEACH CANNABIS ADVISORY TASK FORCE • VIRGINIA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION • WETLANDS BOARD N. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 0. NEW BUSINESS P. ADJOURNMENT If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call the City Clerk's Office at 757-385-4303. The full Agenda with all backup documents can be viewed in the eDocs Document Archive under: Current Session. If you would like to receive an email with a list of the agenda items for future City Council meetings, please submit your request to TChelius@vbgov.com or call 757-385-4303. AGENDA ITEMS Citizens who wish to speak can sign up either in-person or virtually via WebEx. Anyone wishing to participate virtually, must follow the two-step process provided below: 1. Register for the WebEx Meeting. 2. Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026. 1. CITY COUNCIUS BRIEFINGS -CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM- A. GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE 2:00 P.M. Brent McKenzie, Legislative Affairs Director B. LIFENET HEALTH FOUNDATION OVERVIEW 2:45 P.M. William Driscoll, Executive Director— Lifenet Health Foundation II. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES/COMMENTS 3:15 P.M. III. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW 3:30 P.M. IV. INFORMAL SESSION -CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM- A. CALL TO ORDER 3:45 P.M. B. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL C. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION V. FORMAL SESSION -CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER- A. CALL TO ORDER -Mayor Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer 6:00 P.M. B. INVOCATION C. MOMENT OF SILENCE D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL F. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION G. MINUTES 1. INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS —January 6, 2026 2. SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION —January 13, 2026 H. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION 1. RESOLUTION — International Holocaust Remembrance Day- January 27, 2026 Betty Ann Levin, Executive Vice President— United Jewish Federation of Tidewater I. PUBLIC HEARING 1. FRANCHISE FOR USE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE 15" STREET PIER VB Fishing Pier, LLC re use and operation of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier f1 PUBLIC HEARING FRANCHISE OF CITY PROPERTY The Virginia Beach City Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, January 20,2026,at 6:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber,City Hall-Bldg.#1, atthe Virginia Beach Municipal Center. The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain public comment on the City's proposed grant of a franchise for the following City-owned property: The pier property,generally known as the"15� Street Pier",extending from the Boardwalk over the sandy beach and into the Atlantic Ocean generally east of 15-Street in the City of Virginia Beach. Ifyou are physically disabled or visually Impaired and need assistance at this meeting,please call the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE at 385.4303; Hearing impaired,call TDD only 711. Any questions concerning this matter should be directed to the City of Virginia Beach, Convention and Visitors Bureau, 600 22m Street, Virginia Beach VA 23451, (757) 385-4700. If you wish to make comments virtually during the public hearing, please follow the two-step process provided below: 1. Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5:00 p.m.on January 20,2026. 2. Download WebEx and view the meeting at: https:/,/vbgov.webex.com/weblink /r f gister/r7d2eO5d8ce 7e459Ob3 765cOcOc4ecf83 All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT-JANUARY 11,2026 Gr',IA 0fn� r� CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: An Ordinance Granting a Franchise to VB Fishing Pier, LLC for the Use of City Property at the Oceanfront and 15th Street for the Operation of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 20, 2026 MEETING DATE: February 3, 2026 ■ Background: The City of Virginia Beach (the "City") owns the property (to the mean low water line) on which the existing fishing and amusement pier at the eastern terminus of 15th Street (the "Pier") is constructed. The Virginia Beach Pier and Amusement Company and its successors ("VBPAC") operated the Pier under a series of franchise agreements with the City since 1962. The original franchise agreement was for a term of twenty years. The last franchise was granted by the City to Entertainment, Inc. (a successor in interest to VBPAC) on January 19, 2021 . Subsequently, Entertainment, Inc. conveyed its interest in the Pier to VB Fishing Pier, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company ("VBFP"), and on March 15, 2022, City Council approved the assignment of the franchise agreement to VBFP. The current franchise agreement expires on January 31 , 2026. VBFP desires to enter into a new franchise to allow it to continue operating the Pier. The term of this franchise would be for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options, upon the mutual consent of both parties. ■ Considerations: The initial term of the franchise would be effective from February 1, 2026 until January 31 , 2027. Other terms and conditions are set forth in the Summary of Terms, attached to the Ordinance as Exhibit A. As with past agreements, VBFP is required to maintain the Pier and make repairs as needed. ■ Public Information: A public hearing was advertised in The Virginian Pilot on January 11, 2026. The public hearing will be held on January 20, 2026. Public notice via the normal City Council agenda process. ■ Alternatives: Adopt the ordinance as presented, change any conditions or terms of the franchise agreement or disapprove the ordinance. ■ Attachments: Ordinance, Summary of Terms, Location Map, Disclosure Statement Recommended Action: Approval Submitting Department/Agency: Convention and Visitors Burea City Manager: �� 1 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE 2 TO VB FISHING PIER, LLC FOR THE USE 3 OF CITY PROPERTY AT THE OCEANFRONT 4 AND 15T" STREET FOR THE OPERATION 5 OF THE VIRGINIA BEACH FISHING PIER 6 7 WHEREAS, on May 11, 1962, the City Council granted a twenty-year franchise 8 to Virginia Beach Pier and Amusement Company ("VBPAC") at the oceanfront and 15tn 9 Street for the construction and operation of a fishing and amusement pier (the "Pier") on 10 City-owned property; 11 12 WHEREAS, since the expiration of the original twenty-year franchise, additional 13 short-term franchises have been granted to the VBPAC's successor, Entertainment, 14 Inc.; 15 16 WHEREAS, in 2022, Entertainment, Inc. conveyed its interest in the Pier and 17 assigned it interest in the current franchise to VB Fishing Pier, LLC, a Virginia limited 18 liability company ("VBFP"); 19 20 WHEREAS, the current franchise has an expiration date of January 31, 2026, 21 and VBFP desires to continue operating the Pier and its related facilities; 22 23 WHEREAS, VBFP would be responsible for maintaining the Pier and making 24 repairs as needed; 25 26 WHEREAS, City staff has recommended to the City Council that a new franchise 27 be awarded to VBFP for a one-year term, with four additional one-year renewal options 28 upon the mutual agreement of the parties; and 29 30 WHEREAS, based on staff's recommendation and the Pier's long-time existence, 31 the City Council finds that granting a franchise for up to five years for the operation of 32 the Pier will promote the public interest and serve to enhance the festive atmosphere at 33 the oceanfront. 34 35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 36 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 37 38 1. That a franchise is hereby granted to VBFP to operate the Virginia Beach 39 Fishing Pier at its existing location effective February 1, 2026 until January 31, 2027, 40 with four additional one-year renewal options. 41 42 2. That the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute 43 the franchise agreement with VBFP, in accordance with the Summary of Terms 44 attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, and such other terms, conditions 45 and modifications as may be acceptable to the City Manager and in a form deemed 46 satisfactory by the City Attorney. 1 47 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day 48 of , 2026. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Convention and Visitors Bure s CA17026 \\vbgov.ccm\dfs 1\applications\citylaw\cycom32\wpdocs\d007\p0 5610 1 0990 1 2.doc R-1 January 8, 2026 2 EXHIBIT A SUMMARY OF TERMS Proposed Franchise For The Virginia Beach Fishing Pier (the "Pier") Grantor: City of Virginia Beach Grantee: Entertainment, Inc. Franchise Area: "Pier Property" as set forth on Schedule 1 (attached). The City owns the property from the sandy beach to the mean low water line. The Commonwealth of Virginia owns the bottomlands east of the City property. Initial Term: February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027. Renewal Options: Four (4) additional one-year renewal options. Options may only be exercised on mutual agreement of both parties. Franchise Fee: $20,000 for each year of the franchise, to be paid in equal installments on the 1 V of each June, July, August and September of each year. Responsibilities of Grantee: • Shall keep Pier and Pier Property in good condition and repair. • Shall provide commercial liability coverage including product liability coverage in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 (CSL). • Shall indemnify and hold harmless the Grantor for all claims, damages or losses resulting from Grantee's operation, occupancy and use of the Pier and Pier Property or the conduct of its operation, or resulting from the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of the Grantee. • Shall maintain financial reserves of at least $100,000 at all times to be used to repair or remove Pier in event of damage or destruction. • Shall be responsible for payment of all applicable taxes in connection with the use of the Pier Property. Permitted Uses: • Rental and sale of bait and tackle for fishing. • One or more restaurants with a maximum area of 4,600 square feet each. • Retail stores engaged in the sale of tourist-related merchandise, goods and/or services. However, the sale of time shares shall be permitted only from a specified kiosk on the Pier. Rights and Responsibilities of Grantor: • Shall have the right to inspect the Pier and the Pier Property at all reasonable times with or without notice to the Grantee. • Shall have the right to cancel and terminate the franchise on written notice to the Grantee upon failure of the Grantee to cure a default or a breach of the terms and conditions of the franchise. • Shall have the right, with no compensation to the Grantee, to photograph the Pier, including the interior and exterior thereof, any persons on and about the Pier and the name of the Grantee's establishments, and to use any such photographs in any of the Grantor's publicity or advertising. Special Conditions: • From November 1 through January 6 of each year, the Grantor shall have the right to place on the Pier electric lights, electrical wiring, temporary junctions or fuse boxes and such other equipment needed by Grantor in connection with a holiday light display on the Virginia Beach oceanfront boardwalk of the type currently known as "Holiday Lights at the Beach". • Franchise is assignable upon written consent of the City, which consent may be denied for any reason. Schedule 1 PIER PROPERTY: As used in this Agreement, the term "Pier Property" shall refer only to the area of land under and/or immediately contiguous to the Pier, which is a portion of the following described real property.- All that certain strip, tract or parcel of land lying in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, lying east of the Entertainment, Inc. Tract (as defined below), being bounded on the west by the Entertainment, Inc. Tract, on the east by the low water mark of the Atlantic Ocean, on the north by an extension into the Atlantic Ocean of the northern line of the Entertainment, Inc. Tract, and on the south by the extension into the Atlantic Ocean of the southern line of the Entertainment, Inc. Tract, together with all ways, water courses, riparian rights, privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging. ENTERTAINMENT INC. TRACT The "Entertainment, Inc. Tract" is described as follows, but the Entertainment, Inc. Tract is not a part of the Pier Property.- All that certain tract, piece or parcel of land, together with all the buildings, appurtenances and riparian rights thereto belonging, including all piers, wharves and structures thereon and extending eastwardly therefrom, located in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the eastern line of Atlantic Avenue 92 feet and 6 inches north of the intersection of the northern line of 14th Street with the eastern line of Atlantic Avenue, and running thence northwardly along the eastern line of Atlantic Avenue 289 feet and 6 inches to a point in the eastern line of Atlantic Avenue; thence eastwardly and parallel with 14th Street 150 feet to a point; thence southwardly parallel with Atlantic Avenue 289 feet and 6 inches to a point; thence westwardly parallel with 14th Street, 150 feet to the point of beginning; it being a portion of Block 1 as shown on the plat of property of Norfolk and Southern Railroad dated April 2, 1914, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Map Book 6 at page 321. x� LOCATION MAP p Approximate location of the mean low water line ' x Franchise Area ova v� gt '> x§ d * VIRGINIA Disclosure V-B BEACH Statement The disclosures contained in this form are necessary to inform public officials who may vote on the application as to whether they have a conflict of interest under Virginia law. Completion and submission of this form is required for oil applications that pertain to City real estate matters or to the development and/or use of property in the City of Virginia Beach requiring action by the City Council, boards, commissions, or other bodies. SECTIONAPPLICANT DISCLOSURE APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: as listed on application Yaron Sibony Is Applicant also the Owner of the subject property? Yes@ NoQ If no, Property Owner must complete SECTION 2: PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE(page 3). Does Applicant have a Representative? Yeso No@ If yes, name Representative: Is Applicant a corporation, partnership,firm, business,trust or unincorporated business? Yes@Noo If yes, list the names of oil officers, directors, members, or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary 1 or affiliated business entity 2 relationship with the applicant. (Attach list if necessary.) Yaron Sibony,Avi Sibony, Prosper Sibony,David Sibony, Galit Ozeri, D Nachnani Sunsations Inc.,Sunsations Realty, Sugar Planet, Island Breeze, US Surf, Pier Resorts LLC, S&S Properties, 19 Atlantic Hotel LLC Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes U No(!!) if yes, name proposed or pending purchaser: KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes(Q No@ if yes, name the official or employee, and describe the nature of their interest. 7 APPLICANT SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ: The Applicant must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity and/or individual providing such services must be identified. (Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and/or individual Financing (mortgage, deeds of trust, O @ cross-collateralization, etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor 0 @ n Disclosure Statement I rev. M a y-2024 page 1 of 3 SECTION • • • •SURE continued SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and/or individual Accounting/Tax Return Preparation E) 0 Kenny Tyler-Tyler&Company Architect/Designer/Landscape 0 O Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor 0 Eris Harmonia-Harmonia Contracting Corporation Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 0 Legal Services 0 Kyle Korte-Wolcott Rivers Gates APPLICANT CERTIFICATION READ:l certify that all information contained in this Form is complete, true, and accurate. I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, i am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA, CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. �.... Yaron Sibony • 01/08/2026 Applicant Name (Print) Applicant SignatowDate "Parent-subsidiary relationship"means "a relationship that exists when one corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of another corporation."See State and Local Government Conflict of interests Act, VA. Code§2.2-3101. z"Affiliated business entity relationship"means "a relationship, other than parent-subsidiary relationship, that exists when(i)one business entity has a controlling ownership interest in the other business entity, (ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling owner in the other entity, or(iii)there is shared management or control between the business entities. Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated business entity relationship include that the some person or substantially the some person own or manage the two entities; there are common or commingled funds or assets;the business entities share the use of the same offices or employees or otherwise share activities, resources or personnel on a regular basis; or there is otherwise a close working relationship between the entities."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Va. Code§2.2-3101. FOR CITY USE ONLY: No changes as of(date): Staff Name (Print) Staff Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 2 of 3 —SECTIONPROPERTY" OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application 11 th St. LC Is the Owner a corporation, partnership,firm, business,trust,or unincorporated business? Yese Noo If yes, list the names of all officers, directors, members, or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary 1 or affiliated business entity Z relationship with the applicant. (Attach list if necessary.) Yaron Sibony,Avi Sibony,Prosper Sibony,David Sibony,Galit Ozeri,D.Nachnani Sunsations Inc.,Sunsations Realty,Sugar Planet,Island Breeze,US Surf,Pier Resorts LLC.S&S Properties, 19 Atlantic Hotel LLC Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yeso NoQ If yes, name proposed or pending purchaser: KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes 0 No0 if yes, name the official or employee, and describe the nature of their interest. PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified. (Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and/or individual Financing (mortgage, deeds of trust, O O cross-collateralization, etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor Accounting/Tax Return Preparation e 0 Kenny Tyler-Tyler&Company Architect/Designer/Landscape 0 n Architect/Land Planner �:J Construction Contractor 0 Eris Harmonia-Harmonia Contracting Corporation Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 G) Legal Services 0 Kyle Korte-Wolcott Rivers Gates PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ: i certify that all information contained in this Form is complete, true, and accurate. I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, / am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA, CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Yaron Sibony !b 01/08/2026 Property Owner Name (Print) Property Owner i0irre Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 3 of 3 J. FORMAL SESSION AGENDA 1. CONSENT AGENDA K. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION 1. Ordinance to AMEND City Code Sections 10-1 and 10-1.2 re change the polling locations for Precincts 0002 to Virginia Beach Middle School, 0108 to All Saints' Episcopal Church, and relocate the Central Absentee Precinct and Office of the Voter Registrar to 500 Studio Drive (Requested by the Virginia Beach Electoral Board) 2. Ordinance to AMEND City Code Sections 21-405 and 21-407 and ADD Section 21-407.1 re charges for towing and storage of vehicles (Requested by Council Member Remick and the Towing Advisory Board) 3. Ordinance to AUTHORIZE one (1) additional full-time employment (FTE) within the FY 2025-26 City Auditor's Operating Budget re Audit Investigative Assistant (Requested by Council Members Cummings and Schulman and the Audit Committee) 4. Resolution to AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the City Manager to EXECUTE an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Virginia Department of Foresty and the City re purchase of Agricultural Reserve Program Easements 5. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $364,817from the Fund Balance of the General Fund to provide an interest-free loan to Sandbridge Rescue and Fire, Inc. re purchase of one (1) ambulance 6. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $499,771 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice to the FY 2025-26 Commonwealth's Attorney Operating Budget re two (2) full-time grant funded positions for prosecution of juvenile gun charges CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: An Ordinance to Amend the City Code to Change the Polling Locations for Precincts 0002 and 0108, to Change the Central Absentee Precinct, and to Relocate the Office of the Voter Registrar PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 6, 2026 MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: On December 10, 2025, the Electoral Board voted to relocate the polling locations for precincts 0002 and 0108, as well as the Office of the Voter Registrar. Precinct 0002 is currently located at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Because MOCA is scheduled to relocate next year and the future use of the building is uncertain, precinct 0002 will be moved to Virginia Beach Middle School, located at 600 25th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Precinct 0108 is currently located at The Gala 417, which is no longer able to host elections. The precinct will be relocated to All Saints' Episcopal Church, located at 1969 Woodside Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. This facility already serves precinct 0010, therefore, a separate entrance and voting area will be provided for precinct 0108. The Electoral Board also voted to relocate the Office of the Voter Registrar from the Municipal Center (Building 14, 2449 Princess Anne Road) to 500 Studio Drive. The actual move will be after substantial completion of the new building, and this action is needed to initiate a preclearance request to the Office of the Attorney General. The move of the Office will also necessitate the relocation of the central absentee precinct, which is the location of the tabulation of absentee ballots on election day. ■ Considerations: The polling locations requested meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ordinance directs the Director of Elections to seek a certificate of no objection from the Office of the Attorney General for the change in polling locations. Provided such certificate is obtained, the polling location changes will be administered starting with the June primary election, if such primary election is required. ■ Public Information: As required by Section 24.2-306 of the Code of Virginia, notice of this proposed change will be published in the newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks. An advertisement will be placed in the newspaper prior to any elections this year. ■ Recommendations: Adopt the proposed change. ■ Attachments: Ordinance; Maps (2) Requested by the Virginia Beach Electoral Board 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE TO 2 CHANGE THE POLLING LOCATIONS FOR PRECINCTS 3 0002 AND 0108, TO CHANGE THE CENTRAL ABSENTEE 4 PRECINCT, AND TO RELOCATE THE OFFICE OF THE 5 VOTER REGISTRAR 6 7 SECTIONS AMENDED: § 10-1 and § 10-1.2 8 9 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 10 VIRGINIA: 11 12 Sections 10-1 and 10-1.2 of the City Code are hereby amended and reordained to 13 read as follows: 14 15 Sec. 10-1. Establishment of precincts and polling places. 16 17 There are hereby established in the city the following precincts and their respective 18 polling places, as set forth below: 19 20 Precinct Polling Place 21 0001 Galilee Episcopal Church 22 3928 Pacific Avenue 23451 23 0002 24 2200 PDarLarks Av Rue 2345 25 Virginia Beach Middle School 26 600 25th Street 23451 27 0003 Ocean Lakes Elementary 28 1616 Upton Drive 23454 29 0004 Virginia Beach Community Chapel 30 1261 Laskin Road 23451 31 0005 Mount Olive Baptist Church 32 310 N. Birdneck Road 23451 33 0006 Alanton Elementary School 34 1441 Stephens Road 23454 35 0007 King's Grant Presbyterian Church 36 745 Little Neck Road 23452 37 0008 London Bridge Baptist Church 38 2460 Potters Road 23454 39 0009 Trantwood Elementary School 40 2344 Inlynnview Road 23454 41 0010 All Saints' Episcopal Church 42 1969 Woodside Lane 23454 43 0011 Edgar Cayce's Association for Research 44 and Enlightenment 45 215 67th Street 23451 46 0012 Lynnhaven Elementary School 47 210 Dillon Drive 23452 48 0013 Windsor Woods Elementary School 49 233 Presidential Boulevard 23452 50 0014 Malibu Elementary School 51 3632 Edinburgh Drive 23452 52 0015 Calvary Baptist Church 53 4832 Haygood Road 23455 54 0016 Old Donation School 55 4633 Honeygrove Road 56 0017 The Louis R. Jones Bayside Recreation Center 57 4500 First Court Road 23455 58 0018 Independence Middle School 59 1370 Dunstan Lane 23455 60 0019 Bayside Church of Christ 61 5025 Shell Road 23455 62 0020 Bayside Elementary School 63 5649 Bayside Road 23455 64 0021 Bettie F. Williams Elementary School 65 892 Newtown Road 23462 66 0022 Point O' View Elementary School 67 5400 Parliament Drive 23462 68 0023 Arrowhead Elementary School 69 5549 Susquehanna Drive 23462 70 0024 St. Andrews United Methodist Church 71 717 Tucson Road 23462 72 0025 Fairfield Elementary School 73 5428 Providence Rd. 23464 74 0026 Kempsville Presbyterian Church 75 805 Kempsville Road 23464 76 0027 Kempsville Middle School 77 860 Churchill Drive 23464 78 0028 Thalia Elementary School 79 421 Thalia Road 23452 80 0029 Holland Elementary School 81 3340 Holland Road 23452 82 0030 Seatack Elementary School 83 912 S. Birdneck Road 23451 84 0031 Red Mill Elementary School 85 1860 Sandbridge Road 23456 86 0032 Oak Grove Baptist Church 87 691 Princess Anne Road 23457 88 0033 Back Bay Christian Assembly 89 1212 Princess Anne Road 23457 90 0034 Blackwater Fire Station 91 6009 Blackwater Road 23457 92 0035 Kellam High School 93 2665 West Neck Road 23456 94 0036 Red Church Steeple 95 245 S. Rosemont Rd 23452 96 0037 Bayside Baptist Church 97 1920 Pleasure House Road 23455 98 0038 Bayside Presbyterian Church 99 1400 Ewell Road 23455 100 0039 Pembroke Elementary School 101 4622 Jericho Road 23462 102 0040 Union Baptist Church 103 4608 South Boulevard 23452 104 0041 College Park Elementary School 105 1110 Bennington Road 23464 106 0042 Brandon Middle School 107 1700 Pope Street 23464 108 0043 Salem Middle School 109 2380 Lynnhaven Parkway 23464 110 0044 Centerville Elementary School 111 2201 Centerville Turnpike 23464 112 0045 White Oaks Elementary School 113 960 Windsor Oaks Boulevard 23462 114 0046 Green Run Elementary School 115 1200 Green Garden Circle 23453 116 0047 King's Grant Elementary School 117 612 N Lynnhaven Road 23452 118 0048 WAVE Church 119 1000 N. Great Neck Road 23454 120 0049 John B. Dey Elementary School 121 1900 N. Great Neck Rd. 23454 122 0050 The Gathering at Scott Memorial 123 United Methodist Church 124 409 First Colonial Road 23454 125 0051 Kempsville Area Library 126 832 Kempsville Road 23464 127 0052 Providence Presbyterian Church 128 5497 Providence Road 23464 129 0053 Kempsville Elementary School 130 570 Kempsville Road 23464 131 0054 Landstown High School 132 2001 Concert Drive 23456 133 0055 Virginia Beach Moose Family Center 134 3133 Shipps Corner Road 23453 135 0056 St. Aidan's Episcopal Church 136 3201 Edinburgh Drive 23452 137 0057 St. Matthew Catholic Church 138 3314 Sandra Lane 23464 139 0058 Glenwood Elementary School 140 2213 Round Hill Drive 23464 141 0059 Shelton Park Elementary School 142 1700 Shelton Road 23455 143 0060 WAVE Church 144 2655 Seaboard Road 23456 145 0061 Ebenezer Baptist Church 146 965 Baker Road 23455 147 0062 Restoration Church at Landstown 148 3220 Monet Drive 23453 149 0063 Ocean Lakes High School 150 885 Schumann Drive 23454 151 0064 Rosemont Forest Elementary School 152 1716 Grey Friars Chase 23456 153 0065 Colonial Baptist Church 154 2221 Centerville Turnpike 23464 155 0066 Princess Anne Recreation Center 156 1400 Nimmo Parkway 23456 157 0067 Eastern Shore Chapel 158 2020 Laskin Road 23454 159 0068 Providence Elementary School 160 4968 Providence Road 23464 161 0069 Unity Church of Tidewater 162 5580 Shell Road 23455 163 0070 Corporate Landing Middle School 164 1597 Corporate Landing Parkway 23454 165 0071 Salem High School 166 1993 Sun Devil Drive 23464 167 0072 W. T. Cooke Elementary School 168 1501 Mediterranean Avenue 23451 169 0073 Green Run High School 170 1700 Dahlia Drive 23453 171 0074 Rosemont Elementary School 172 1257 Rosemont Rd. 23453 173 0075 Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church 174 2217 W. Great Neck Road 23451 175 0076 Thalia Lynn Baptist Church 176 4392 Virginia Beach Boulevard 23462 177 0077 Plaza Annex 178 641 Carriage Hill Rd 23452 179 0078 Indian Lakes Elementary School 180 1240 Homestead Drive 23464 181 0079 Emmanuel Episcopal Church 182 5181 Singleton Way 23462 183 0080 Kingdom Cathedral 184 3820 Stoneshore Road 23452 185 0081 Salem Elementary School 186 3961 Salem Lakes Boulevard 23456 187 0082 Christopher Farms Elementary School 188 2828 Pleasant Acres Drive 23453 189 0083 Strawbridge Elementary School 190 2553 Strawbridge Road 23456 191 0084 Tallwood Elementary School 192 2025 Kempsville Road 23464 193 0085 Three Oaks Elementary School 194 2201 Elson Green Avenue 23456 195 0086 Haygood United Methodist Church 196 4713 Haygood Road 23455 197 0087 New Castle Elementary School 198 4136 Dam Neck Road 23456 199 0088 Hope Haven 200 3000 North Landing Road 23456 201 0089 New Covenant Presbyterian Church 202 1552 Kempsville Road 23464 203 0090 Morning Star Baptist Church 204 4780 First Court Road 23455 205 0091 Larkspur Middle School 206 4696 Princess Anne Road 23462 207 0092 Lynnhaven United Methodist Church 208 1033 Little Neck Road 23452 209 0093 Good Samaritan Episcopal Church 210 848 Baker Road 211 0094 Plaza Middle School 212 3080 S. Lynnhaven Road 23452 213 0095 Corporate Landing Elementary School 214 1590 Corporate Landing Parkway 23454 215 0096 Freedom Fellowship 216 836 Regency Drive 23454 217 0097 San Lorenzo Spiritual Center 218 4556 Indian River Rd. 23456 219 0098 Windsor Oaks Elementary School 220 3800 Van Buren Drive 23452 221 0099 Parkway Elementary School 222 4180 O'Hare Drive 23456 223 0100 Tabernacle United Methodist Church 224 1265 Sandbridge Rd. 23456 225 0101 Luxford Elementary School 226 4808 Haygood Road 23455 227 0102 Diamond Springs Elementary School 228 5225 Learning Circle 23462 229 0103 Kempsville Meadows Elementary School 230 736 Edwin Drive 23462 231 0104 Woodstock Elementary School 232 6016 Providence Road 23464 233 0105 Pembroke Meadows Elementary School 234 820 Cathedral Drive 23455 235 0106 Thalia United Methodist Church 236 4321 Virginia Beach Boulevard 23452 237 0107 Linkhorn Park Elementary School 238 977 First Colonial Road 23454 239 0108 The Gala 44-7 240 2105 W. Great Monk Read 2 45 241 All Saints' Episcopal Church 242 1969 Woodside Lane 23454 243 Central Absentee Voter 244 Precinct 500 Studio Drive 245 246 In the event of a name change to any of the above polling locations, the street 247 address shall be sufficient identification of such facility until such time as there is need to 248 amend this section to effect a geographical change to one of the polling locations. 249 250 251 252 Sec. 10-1.2. — Office of the Voter Registrar. 253 254 The Office of the Voter Registrar shall be the 500 Studio Drive. 255 , 256 RegistraF may GendUGt mailing of ballets, 257 258 ; 259 — even and staffed apprepriatel 260 to n�Trlo se NiGes to yinte Fs and Gandidates 261 262 2. The Director of Elections (Voter Registrar) is hereby directed to seek a certification 263 of no objection from the Office of the Attorney General using the preclearance 264 procedure provided by Virginia Code § 24.2-129(D) for the precinct change 265 authorized herein. The precinct change shall not be administered unless and until 266 the Attorney General has provided such certification or if 60 days lapses without 267 the Attorney General interposing an objection. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of 12026. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Vo ear CityAt arney's Office CA17078 R-1 December 22, 2025 ' Hans eeter ® 27 Atli Q 27 Atl n Luxury a Pacific&26th Q cc. 0 Birdneck Village o� �a� Pacific, 25T Apartments 260%Sk K.. 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Virginia Beach Tennis r2 y &Country Club o e y John B Dey a Elementary School Thy Cove Q G`ooe F Cr b Wimbledon "i h`2Bay 0 z lk IA M,. .93 Miles from Precinct Boundary Bus Stop .3 miles - -I- J CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: An Ordinance to Amend Sections 21-405 and 21-407 of the City Code and Add Section 21-407.1 Pertaining to Charges for Towing and Storage of Vehicles MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The Towing Advisory Board ("TAB") was established in July 1993 to advise City Council on matters related to nonconsensual tows from private property. On September 19, 2023 the City Council approved an ordinance to increase the tow fees of vehicles from private property. That amendment including a provision directing the Department of Budget and Management Services to draft a report that reflects changes in the U.S. City Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the United States Department of Labor every two years related to towing and storage fees using the CPI category "Transportation Services - Motor Vehicle Fees" as a proxy in such calculation. That report was submitted to City Council and the Towing Advisory Board on September 5, 2025. Additionally, on March 4, 2025, the City Council approved a resolution expanding the Towing Advisory Board's authority to include reviewing and making recommendations to fees related to the removal of vehicles upon police request. ■ Considerations: Virginia Code 46.2-1217 allows a governing body to regulate services rendered pursuant to police towing requests if prior to adopting such ordinance the governing body has appointed an advisory board to advise on the provisions of such ordinance. When drafting its recommendations for police directed tows, the Towing Advisory Board considered the difference between tows requested by citizens and those requested by police. Police requested tows are typically more complicated and require more time and resources to complete than other tows. Police requested tows can occur in conjunction with traffic stops and DUI investigations, when there are disabled vehicles on public roadways, and when there are vehicle crashes and accidents. In the event of a crash or accident, the removal of a vehicle can be more involved than the removal of a vehicle from private property, e.g., removal of a vehicle from a ditch, cleaning a crash site. The Virginia Beach Police Department has a rotating list of tow companies it uses for police directed tows. To be on this list, a tow company must meet certain criteria such as having facilities located within the City of Virginia Beach, responding to requests for a tow within 20 minutes during business hours and within 30 minutes if outside of business hours, and cleaning up the scene of an accident as required by Virginia Code. The Towing Advisory Board has a representative from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD), Officer Christopher Lazar, on the committee. The VBPD Special Operations unit has reviewed the proposed ordinance and approves of the City Code Amendments. ■ Public Information: Public information will be provided through the normal Council agenda process. Additionally, the Towing Advisory Board discussed the recommended 2025 towing fee adjustments and addition of police directed tow rates at its September 16, 2025, October 28, 2025 and December 2, 2025 meetings. All three meetings were open to the public and advertised on the City calendar a minimum of three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Members of the public were present at the aforementioned TAB meetings and public comment was provided. ■ Recommendations: Adopt Ordinance ■ Attachments: Ordinance Requested by Councilmember Remick and the Towing Advisory Board REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER REMICK AND THE TOWING ADVISORY BOARD 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 21- 2 405 AND 21-407 OF THE CITY CODE AND 3 ADD SECTION 21-407.1 PERTAINING TO 4 CHARGES FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF 5 VEHICLES 6 7 SECTIONS AMENDED: 21-405, 21-407 8 SECTION ADDED: 21-407.1 9 10 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 11 VIRGINIA: 12 13 That Sections 21-405 and 21-407 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, 14 Virginia, is hereby amended and reordained and Section 21-407.1 added to read as 15 follows: 16 17 Sec. 21-405. Release of vehicle to owner or custodian prior to towing. 18 (a) If the owner or custodian of any vehicle not authorized to be parked in a private 19 parking area returns after a tow truck service has arrived but before the vehicle has been 20 towed from the private parking area, he may reclaim the vehicle whether or not it is fully 21 hooked up to the tow truck, and it shall be unlawful for the tow truck service or operator 22 to refuse to release the vehicle. However, if the vehicle has been hooked up, or is in the 23 process of being hooked up, the tow truck operator may charge a drop fee not to exceed 24 twenty-five dollars ($25.00), unless the drop fee listed in 21-407.1(a) applies, before 25 releasing the vehicle or discontinuing the towing process. The process of hooking up shall 26 be defined as (i) the removal and/or unreeling of any towing equipment from the tow truck 27 after the truck is positioned to effect the tow, whether or not the equipment has been 28 attached to the vehicle, or (ii) the lowering of a hydraulically-operated lift in preparation 29 for loading the vehicle. 30 31 (b) If the owner or custodian is unable or refuses to pay the fee set forth in subsection 32 (a) above, the vehicle may be towed and the tow truck service may charge its basic fee 33 for the tow. Whenever a vehicle is towed under these circumstances, the tow truck 34 operator shall permit the owner or custodian to remove personal items from the vehicle 35 prior to the tow. 36 37 (c) No tow truck operator shall request payment of the fee set forth in subsection (a) 38 above or tow any vehicle thereafter if the charge is not paid unless he shall first provide 39 to the owner or custodian of the vehicle a copy of this section. The tow truck operator, 40 upon receiving such payment, shall provide to the owner or custodian a legible receipt 41 containing the name of the towing service, the date, time and place of vehicle release, 42 and the name of the tow truck operator. A copy of the receipt shall be retained by the tow 43 truck service for a period of one (1) year and shall be made available for inspection by 44 City police or the Commissioner of the Revenue during the normal business hours of the 45 tow truck service. 46 47 (d) Notwithstanding any provision of this Section to the contrary, if a police officer 48 determines that a vehicle is needed as evidence in a criminal matter, or concludes that, 49 based upon surrounding circumstances, the failure to release a vehicle is likely to result 50 in a disturbance of the public peace and good order, such officer may order release of the 51 vehicle without immediate payment by the owner or custodian thereof of the fee set forth 52 in subsection (a) above; provided, however, that nothing herein shall preclude a tow truck 53 service or operator from civilly pursuing payment of such fee at a later date from the owner 54 or custodian of the vehicle, or from the owner, lessee or agent of the parking area. 55 56 Sec. 21-407. Charges for towing and storage of vehicle; receipt required. 57 (a) No tow truck service or operator operating within the city shall, at any time, charge 58 a basic towing fee greater than the fees set forth below: Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR Maximum fee 10,000 pounds or less $2-09 211.00 10,001 to 17,999 pounds $359.GG 369.00 18,000 pounds or more $57,51.W 606.00 59 The basic fee shall be inclusive of any additional towing services such as the use of a 60 dolly. This subsection shall apply only when a vehicle is moved or towed without the prior 61 consent and agreement of the owner or custodian of the vehicle. 62 (b) No tow truck service or operator shall assess any charges for storage for the initial 63 twenty-four (24) hours, nor charge more than sixty-three dollars 64 63.00 per twenty-four-hour period thereafter, for any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight 65 rating of ten thousand (10,000) pounds or less removed from private property without the 66 consent of the owner or custodian of the vehicle, whether such tow originates in this city 67 or any other jurisdiction. For vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating between ten 68 thousand one (10,001) and seventeen thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (17,999) 69 pounds, a storage fee not to exceed seventy-nine dollars 70 79.00 per twenty-four-hour period may be assessed after the first twenty-four (24) 71 hours. For vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of eighteen thousand (18,000) 72 pounds or more, a storage fee not to exceed one hundred 73 five dollars ($105) per twenty-four-hour period may be assessed after the first twenty-four 74 (24) hours. Delays caused by storage yard personnel shall not be included when 75 computing storage charges. 76 (c) If any vehicle is not redeemed within seventy-two (72) hours after it is towed, the 77 tow truck service shall be entitled to recover an additional fee, not to exceed one huRdFed 78 one hundred five dollars ($105), as payment for the cost of any search 79 conducted to determine the registered owner and lien holder, if any, of the vehicle. 80 (d) The Department of Budget and Management Services shall create a report to 81 reflect changes in the U.S. City Consumer Price Index published by the United States 82 Department of Labor every two years related to towing and storage fees using the CPI 83 category "Transportation Services - Motor Vehicle Fees" as a proxy in such calculation. 84 Such report shall be presented to the Towing Advisory Board with a copy sent to the City 85 Council. The Towing Advisory Board shall periodically review and recommend timely 86 adjustments to fee limitations. The City Council shall review fees related to towing every 87 two years, taking into consideration the abovementioned report and the Towing Advisory 88 Board's recommendation. 89 (e) No tow truck service or operator shall charge any fee for mileage, or any other fee 90 in addition to the basic towing fee set forth in subsection (a) above, eXGep+ a fee 91 authorized by o ;;.T 4 ko�7. In order to ensure that no tow truck �-r cede #-Virginia ^-6.2 123� 92 service or operator collects more than the fees authorized by this section, tow truck 93 services and operators shall provide change for cash payments made by any person 94 whose vehicle has been towed or released after hook up. 95 (f) A monetary receipt for each and every fee collected must be given to those 96 persons whose vehicles have been towed by a tow truck service, or released after hook 97 up, upon release of the vehicle. The information on the receipt must be clearly legible and 98 include the time, date and place of the tow, the name of the tow truck operator who made 99 the tow, and the name of the tow truck service for which said operator works. The receipt 100 must also list the amount of money paid for the release of the vehicle, any additional 101 charges incurred in the tow, and the reason for said additional charges. The following 102 shall be printed conspicuously on every receipt: "NOTICE: Virginia Beach City Code § 103 21 407(� requires the tow company to offer you a Survey and Comment Form with this 104 receipt." A copy of the receipt must be retained by the tow truck service for a period of 105 one (1) year and shall be made available for inspection by city police or the Commissioner 106 of the Revenue during normal business hours of the tow truck service owner. 107 (g) A survey and comment form, developed by the towing advisory board, shall be 108 offered to those persons whose vehicles have been towed by a tow truck service, or 109 released after hookup, upon release of the vehicle. 110 Sec. 21-407.1. Charges for towing and storage of vehicles pursuant to a police 111 towing request. 112 (a) No tow truck service or operator operating within the city shall, at any time charge 113 towing fees greater than the fees set forth below when conductinq a police towing request. 114 Police towing request shall have the same meaning as provided in Virginia Code 46.2- 115 1217. 116 117 For vehicles with GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less: Non-Accident 250.00 Accident IN0.00 7 m-8am daily, weekends and holidays Additional $25.00 Recove /winchin re uired Additional $100.00 118 119 For vehicles with GVWR between 10,001 and 17,999: Non-Accident 400-.00 Accident 1475.00 7 m-8am daily, weekends and holidays Additional $25.00 Recove[y/winching re uired Additional $200.00 120 121 For vehicles with GVWR greater than 18 000: Non-Accident 600.00 Accident I800.00 7 m-8am daily, weekends and holidays Additional $25.00 Additional recovery truck required (non $400.00 rotator Additional recovery truck required $750.00 rotator Recovery/winching required Additional $300.00 per hour (1 hour minimum Excessive cleanup Additional $250.00 per hour (1 hour minimum 122 123 Notwithstanding the drop fee provided for in City Code 21-405(a), the following fees 124 shall apply for police directed private property impound tows and police directed resort 125 permit parkin tows: GVWR Tow fee Drop fee 10,000 pounds or less 250.00 150.00 10.001 — 17,999 pounds I400.00 IND.00 18,000 pounds or more 600.00 Ll50.00 126 127 (b) The fees provided for in City Code 21-407(b) and 21-407(c) shall apply to tows 128 requested by the police department. 129 130 (c) The Department of Budget and Management Services shall create a report to 131 reflect changes in the U.S. City Consumer Price Index published by the United States 132 Department of Labor related to towing and storage fees using the CPI category 133 "Transportation Services - Motor Vehicle Fees" as a proxy in such calculation. Creation 134 of this report shall line up with the timing of the report described in City Code 21-407(d). 135 Such report shall be presented to the Towing Advisory Board with a copy sent to the 136 City Council. The Towing Advisory Board shall periodically review and recommend 137 timely adjustments to fee limitations. The City Council shall review fees related to towing 138 when such report is created, taking into consideration the information in the report and 139 the Towing Advisory Board's recommendation. 140 141 (d) No tow truck service or operator shall charge any fee for mileage, or any other 142 fee in addition to the fees set forth in subsection (a) above. 143 144 (e) A monetary receipt for each and every fee collected must be given to those 145 persons whose vehicles have been towed by a tow truck service, or released after hook 146 up, upon release of the vehicle. The information on the receipt must be clearly legible and 147 include the time, date and place of the tow, the name of the tow truck operator who made 148 the tow, and the name of the tow truck service for which said operator works. The receipt 149 must also list the amount of money paid for the release of the vehicle any additional 150 charges incurred in the tow, and the reason for said additional charges. The following 151 shall be printed conspicuously on every receipt: "NOTICE: Virginia Beach City Code 152 requires the tow company to offer you a Survey and Comment Form with this receipt." A 153 copy of the receipt must be retained by the tow truck service for a period of one (1) year 154 and shall be made available for inspection by city police or the Commissioner of the 155 Revenue during normal business hours of the tow truck service owner. 156 157 (f) A survey and comment form, developed by the towing advisory board shall be 158 offered to those persons whose vehicles have been towed by a tow truck service or 159 released after hookup. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of , 2026. APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: /OVA City Attorney's Office CA17051 R-1 November 12, 2025 IA ee�c rC S�'7 t�Y�v CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: An Ordinance to Authorize One Additional FTE within the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget of the Office of the City Auditor MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The Office of the City Auditor requests one additional FTE to be authorized within the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget to create one Audit Investigative Assistant position. The Audit/Investigative Assistant position would be responsible for conducting basic audit and investigative research, analysis, and tasks under direct supervision, and conducting introductory audit and investigative meetings with City personnel. Additionally, the Audit Investigative Assistant position would assist the City Auditor in preparing documents and packages for the City Council and assist the auditors within the Office of the City Auditor. Primarily, this position would work within the Office of the City Auditor's Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Program. The Office of the City Auditor last received an increase in staffing in FY 2019. In FY 2019, an Auditor I position was added to the City Auditor's Office to support the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse program. This additional position allowed for the Office to be more responsive and to continue to meet the demands of the program. The Office of the City Auditor will be reclassifying the Auditor IV position to an Auditor I position to allow for more flexibility within the hiring process and to free up funding for the creation of the Audit Investigative Assistant position. The addition of the Audit Investigative Assistant position within the Fraud Investigative Division of the Office of the City Auditor is needed. This role is designed to provide permanent administrative support to our division, which will greatly enhance efficiency and coordination with various departments. By managing administrative tasks, the Audit Assistant position will allow for the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse investigators to fully concentrate on conducting thorough investigations and resolving cases more rapidly. Additionally, the role will significantly improve the Office's data tracking and reporting processes, ensuring that City departments have better access to the Deputy City Auditor. Most importantly, the Audit Investigative Assistant position will bring continuity and stability to the Office's operations by reducing the Office's dependency on temporary or contracted administrative staff. ■ Considerations: The total compensation including benefits for the Audit Investigative Assistant position is $59,404. By reclassifying the Auditor IV position to an Auditor I position, there is no financial request associated with the creation of the new Audit Investigative Assistant position. At its December meeting, the Audit Committee adopted a motion supporting this action. ■ Public Information: Normal Council Agenda Process. ■ Attachments: Ordinance Requested by Councilmembers Cummings and Schulman and the Audit Committee REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS CUMMINGS AND SCHULMAN AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ONE ADDITIONAL FTE 2 WITHIN THE FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET OF THE 3 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 4 5 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 6 VIRGINIA THAT: 7 8 One additional FTE is hereby authorized within the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget 9 of the Office of the City Auditor for one Audit Investigative Assistant. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the day of , 2026. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the City Council. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: udget and Management Services rney's Office CA17083 R-1 January 7, 2026 4�* CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Virginia Department of Forestry and the City of Virginia Beach Regarding the Purchase of Agricultural Reserve Program Easements MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: In 2025, the Virginia Department of Forestry ("VDOF") determined that the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") is eligible for additional State funding over the next two years in the maximum cumulative amount of $109,375.00, as reimbursement for certain costs to be incurred by the City in connection with the purchase of farmland preservation easements under the City's Agricultural Reserve Program ("ARP"). Subject to the approval of the City Council, the City staff and VDOF have agreed upon the terms of an Intergovernmental Agreement (the "Agreement") providing for the funding. The City previously approved the receipt of funding from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ("VDACS") on June 24, 2008, January 27, 2009, February 23, 2010, February 22, 2011, June 14, 2011, January 24, 2012, January 22, 2013, March 11, 2014, February 24, 2015, February 2, 2016, February 7, 2017, February 20, 2018, June 6, 2019, February 18, 2020, April 19, 2022, February 21, 2023 and February 20, 2024. However, by Chapter 146 of the 2024 General Assembly, the General Assembly transferred the duties of the Office of Working Lands Preservation from VDACS to VDOF and established the Virginia Farmland and Forest Land Preservation Fund within the State Treasury. On May 20, 2025, the City approved the receipt of funding from VDOF. ■ Considerations: The Agreement provides that VDOF will reimburse the City for certain costs of acquiring ARP easements. Costs eligible for reimbursement include: (1) the costs of U.S. Treasury STRIPS bought by the City to fund the purchase of the easements, (2) the cost of appraisals, (3) attorney's fees, (4) the cost of surveys, (5) title insurance fees, (6) public notice costs and (7) recordation fees. The Agreement also allows the City to be reimbursed for other costs that, under current practice, are not incurred by the City in the course of acquiring ARP easements. These include certain debt service on the financed portion of the purchase price of an ARP easement and portions of the purchase price of an ARP easement that the City will prepay. The Agreement also places a maximum amount on the reimbursement for any single ARP transaction. That amount, however, is unlikely to be exceeded, and it is thus anticipated that the City will be reimbursed in any single transaction for 50% of the costs listed above, up to the maximum cumulative amount of$109,375.00. ■ Public Information: No special advertising is required. Public information will be handled through the normal agenda process. ■ Recommendations: Adoption of Resolution ■ Attachments: Resolution and Summary of Terms Recommended Action: Approval Submitting Department/Agency: Agriculture Department Piz City Manager: 1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING 2 THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN 3 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN 4 THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND 5 THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH REGARDING THE 6 PURCHASE OF AGRICULTURAL RESERVE 7 PROGRAM EASEMENTS 8 9 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") adopted the Agricultural Lands 10 Preservation Ordinance in May 1995, thereby establishing the Agricultural Reserve 11 Program ("ARP"), a comprehensive program for the preservation of agricultural lands 12 within the City; 13 14 WHEREAS, since its inception of the ARP, approximately 11,129 acres of land 15 have been placed under easements restricting development of the land to agricultural 16 uses; 17 18 WHEREAS, the General Assembly, by Chapter 1 of the 2024 Special Session 1 19 Acts of Assembly, appropriated $437,500.00 in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 to 20 the Virginia Farmland Preservation Fund for the continuation of a state fund to match 21 local governmental purchases of development rights program funds for the preservation 22 of working farms and forest lands; 23 24 WHEREAS, Section 10.1-1119.3 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Virginia 25 Department of Forestry Office of Working Lands Preservation ("VDOF") to develop 26 methods and sources of revenue for allocating funds to localities to purchase agricultural 27 conservation easements; 28 29 WHEREAS, VDOF has determined that the City is eligible to receive contributions 30 of funds from VDOF in reimbursement for certain costs the City will incur in the course of 31 purchasing ARP easements; 32 33 WHEREAS, the City and VDOF desire to enter into an agreement wherein VDOF 34 will agree to reimburse the City for certain costs incurred by the City in the course of 35 purchasing ARP easements, up to a cumulative maximum amount of $109,375.00 for a 36 period of two (2) years from the date of the agreement; 37 38 WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed agreement between the City and VDOF, 39 entitled "Intergovernmental Agreement Between Virginia Department of Forestry and 40 The City of Virginia Beach," dated December 15, 2025 (the "Agreement"), is on file in 41 the City Clerk's Office; 42 43 WHEREAS, a Summary of Terms of the said Agreement is attached hereto as 44 Exhibit A; and 45 46 WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the terms of the said Agreement are fair 47 and reasonable and would be of significant benefit to the City and its citizens by 48 providing an additional source of funds for the purchase of ARP easements. 49 50 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 51 OF VIRGINIA BEACH: 52 53 That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the 54 Intergovernmental Agreement between the Virginia Department of Forestry and the City 55 of Virginia Beach, dated December 15, 2025, so long as the terms are in accordance 56 with the Summary of Terms attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, and 57 such other terms, conditions, or modifications as may be acceptable to the City 58 Manager and in a form deemed satisfactory by the City Attorney, and to take such 59 measures as are necessary or advisable to implement the Agreement. 60 61 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 62 VIRGINIA BEACH: 63 64 That the City Council hereby expresses its appreciation to the Governor, the 65 General Assembly and the Virginia Department of Forestry for their continued 66 commitment to the preservation of agriculture within the Commonwealth of Virginia and 67 the City of Virginia Beach. 68 69 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the day 70 of , 2026. Approved as to Content: Approved as to Legal Sufficiency: k1A a, Dept. of Agriculture City Attorney CA17022 \\vbgov.com\dfs 1\appl icati ons\citylaw\cycom32\wpdocs\d030\p042\00941815.doc R-1 January 8, 2026 EXHIBIT A Summary of Terms Intergovernmental Agreement between Virginia Department of Forestry and the City of Virginia Beach (the "Agreement") Parties: The City of Virginia Beach (the "City") and the Virginia Department of Forestry ("VDOF"). Background: Since 2008, the City has been approved to receive a total of $2,549,412.95 from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ("VDACS") for reimbursement of costs associated with purchasing easements under the City's Agricultural Reserve Program ("ARP"), as follows: 6/24/08 — $ 403,219.75 1/27/09 — 49,900.00 2/23/10 — 93,932.19 2/22/11 — 12,500.00 6/14/11 — 54,247.37 1/24/12 — 110,952.46 1/22/13 — 160,715.64 3/11/14 — 149,678.46 2/24/15 — 286,983.46 2/02/16 — 411,890.87 2/07/17 - 86,950.00 2/20/18 - 61,615.23 6/6/19 - 111,618.52 2/18/20 - 58,333.00 4/19/22 - 156,476.00 2/21/23 - 175,000.00 2/20/24 - 165,400.00 In 2024, the General Assembly transferred the duties of the office of Working Lands Preservation from VDACS to VDOF, and on May 20, 2025, the City was approved to receive $73,628.57 for reimbursement of costs associated with purchasing easements under the City's ARP. City is now eligible to receive an additional $109,375.00 in VDOF funds. VDOF Responsibilities: VDOF will reimburse the City for certain costs of purchasing ARP easements. The maximum amount in new funding over the next two years is $109,375.00 under the Agreement. Reimbursable items include: • cost of Treasury STRIPS acquired to purchase the easement • title insurance • appraisals • physical surveys • reasonable attorney's fees • public notices • recordation fees Maximum reimbursement for a single purchase is equal to 50% of the sum of the amounts actually paid by the City for the purchase price of the easement and reimbursable costs. City of Virginia Beach Responsibilities: • Obtain title insurance on City's purchased interest that covers an amount at least equal to the amount for which City requests reimbursement from VDOF. • Utilize state funds to further protect agricultural lands by purchasing development rights to preserve working farm or forest lands. • Submit an annual progress report to VDOF each year that the Agreement is in effect to: (i) describe any prospective properties and the status of any negotiations; (ii) provide estimated timeframes for execution of purchase agreements; (iii) describe City's public outreach program designed to educate various stakeholders; (iv) describe City's development and maintenance of a monitoring program; and (v) describe how City is continually evaluating the effectiveness of the ARP program. • Enforce terms of each ARP easement. • If City sells development rights back to the property owner, City must reimburse VDOF in an amount proportional to the VDOF contribution toward the total reimbursable cost of acquiring the ARP easement. • Within 30 days of execution of the Agreement, City shall have available local funds greater than or equal to the allocation amount for the purpose of purchasing ARP easements. Duration and Termination: • Term is two years from the date of the Agreement (December 15, 2025, through December 15, 2027). • City may be recertified as eligible for future funding, but not guaranteed. 2 • The Agreement may be terminated if the City fails to perform any of its obligations under the terms of the Agreement. • If the City fails to allocate the spending of the funds within the two year time period, monies will then be redistributed to other Purchase of Development Rights programs. 3 o �4NJ CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: An Ordinance to Appropriate Funds from the Fund Balance of the General Fund to Provide a Loan to Sandbridge Rescue and Fire, Inc., for the Purchase of One Ambulance MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The ten volunteer rescue squads in the City of Virginia Beach provide field equipment, emergency response apparatus, and substantial staffing to the community. At any given time, at least one-third of the ambulance fleet is out of service for repairs. Ambulances have been taken out of service due to unforeseen circumstances including accident damage, manufacturer engine defects, and for other maintenance related purposes. At the request of individual rescue squads, the City has historically provided short term zero-interest loans for the purchase of replacement ambulances. These loans have been repaid through fund drives conducted by the individual rescue squads and, more recently, through allocations from the EMS Billing fund. The Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad (the "Rescue Squad") is seeking to acquire a new ambulance, specifically a 2025 Ford E-450 cab and chassis, equipped with a Horton Model number 533 ambulance configuration. The cost of the ambulance is $328,824. Additionally, the power load system is $35,993. The Rescue Squad is requesting a zero- interest, 84-month loan in the amount of $364,817 for a term of seven years. This ambulance will replace Ambulance 1720 and will ensure that the Rescue Squad is able to continue to provide timely and high-quality emergency medical services to the community. ■ Considerations: If approved by the City Council, the loan amount would be $364,817, re-payable in seven annual payments of $52,116.71 each, with the first payment due on or before January 15, 2027. The funding source for the loan is fund balance from the General Fund. ■ Public Information: Normal Council Agenda Process. ■ Attachments: Ordinance, Rescue Squad Request, Loan Agreement, Promissory Note, and Disclosure Form Recommended Action: Approval Submitting DepartmentlAgency: Emergency Medical Services City Manager:�0 1 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE 2 FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE A 3 LOAN TO SANDBRIDGE RESCUE AND FIRE, INC., FOR 4 THE PURCHASE OF ONE AMBULANCE 5 6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 7 VIRGINIA THAT: 8 9 1) $364,817 hereby appropriated from the fund balance of the General Fund for 10 an interest-free loan to Sandbridge Rescue and Fire, Inc., for the purchase of 11 an ambulance. 12 13 2) This loan is to be repaid by the Sandbridge Rescue and Fire, Inc., pursuant to 14 the terms of the loan agreement and promissory note attached hereto. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the day of , 2026. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the City Council. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: z I A K l' "�_ A'No Budget and Ma agement Services rney s Office CA17082 R-1 January 7, 2026 PROMISSORY NOTE $364,817.00 Virginia Beach, Virginia January_, 2026 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Sandbridge Rescue and Fire, Inc., ("Maker") promises to pay, without offset, to the order of the City of Virginia Beach, ("Noteholder") at Municipal Center, Virginia Beach, VA, or such other place as Noteholder may designate in writing, the principal sum of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($364,817.00)together with interest thereon. From the date of this Note, interest on the unpaid principal balance shall accrue at the rate of ZERO Percent(0%)per annum. Payment on principal shall be as follows: On or before January 15, 2027 - $52,116.71 On or before January 15, 2028 - $52,116.71 On or before January 15, 2029 - $52,116.71 On or before January 15, 2030 - $52,116.71 On or before January 15, 2031 - $52,116.71 On or before January 15, 2032 - $52,116.71 On or before January 15, 2033 - $52,121.71 This note may be prepaid in whole or in part without penalty. Any such prepayments shall be applied to principal. If the Noteholder has not received the full amount of the annual payment by the end of 15 calendar days after the date it is due, Maker will pay a late charge to the Noteholder. The amount of the charge will be 15% of any overdue payment of principal. Maker will pay this late charge promptly but only once on each late payment. If Maker does not pay the full amount of each annual payment on the date it is due, Maker will be in default, and the entire principal amount hereof,together with all accrued interest and late charges, shall become immediately due and payable at the option of the Noteholder. Failure to exercise this option upon any default shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver of the right to exercise such option subsequently. Presentment, demand, protest, notices of dishonor and of protest, and all defenses and pleas on the ground of any extension or extensions of the time for payment or of the due dates of this note, the release of any parties who are or may become liable heron, in whole or in part, before or after maturity, with or without notice, are waived by the Maker and are jointly and severally waived by any endorsers, sureties, guarantors and assumers hereof. It is further agreed by each of the foregoing parties that they will pay all expenses incurred in collection this obligation, including reasonable attorney's fees, if this obligation or any part hereof is not paid when due. Notwithstanding the preceding, this Promissory Note may be forgivable pursuant a repayment agreement between Maker and Noteholder. WITNESS the following signature(s). Sandbridge Rescue and Fire, Inc. (SEAL) Title: Date: Agreement between the City of Virginia Beach and the Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of , 2026,by and between the CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA("CITY")and the Sandbridge Rescue and Fire, Inc., a Virginia non-stock corporation ("RESCUE SQUAD"), in accordance with the provisions of Code of Virginia §§ 27-15.2 and 27-23.6. WHEREAS, the RESCUE SQUAD maintains equipment and personnel for emergency medical services within the City of Virginia Beach; and WHEREAS, the RESCUE SQUAD desires to provide the CITY with qualified and certified volunteer personnel and equipment to provide emergency medical services, and WHEREAS,the CITY hereto desires to support the volunteer emergency medical services in Virginia Beach provided by the RESCUE SQUAD; and WHEREAS, the CITY and RESCUE SQUAD desire to implement a loan forgiveness program should an EMS billing program and a right-of-refusal for the CITY; and WHEREAS, it is mutually deemed sound, desirable, practicable, and beneficial for the parties to enter into this agreement to render support and services to one another in accordance with these terms. WITNESSETH For and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, and for other valuable consideration related to the acquisition of vehicles, the parties enter into the following agreement as defined below: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY A. Provide a no interest loan for the purchase of the vehicle(s). B. Provide standardized equipment required for operations within the City including, but not limited to mobile communications devices and biomedical equipment. C. Provide or pay for insurance for damage to ambulances with a$50,000 deductible and provide or pay for liability insurance for ambulances, emergency service and support vehicles owned by the RESCUE SQUAD. D. Provide fuel for the vehicle. E. Provide all vehicle maintenance and inspection services, including payment of the annual maintenance fee, in support of the vehicle(s) through the CITY's Division of Automotive Services, so long as the vehicle(s) remain CITY-insured. The Division of Automotive Services 1 shall maintain maintenance records and allow the RESCUE SQUAD's officers access to those records. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESCUE SQUAD A. The RESCUE SQUAD shall repay the loan for the vehicle(s) according to the Promissory Note. The RESCUE SQUAD shall have the ability to request reasonable relief on the due date/amount should extenuating circumstances occur. This request shall be made to the EMS Chief no less than 30 days prior to the payment due date, and the EMS Chief may provide an extension not to exceed six months upon a written determination that the extension is the result of extenuating circumstances. No more than one extension shall be granted without authorization from the City Council. B. The CITY shall have the first right-of-refusal to purchase the vehicle(s)prior to the RESCUE SQUAD offering such vehicle to any other potential purchaser. If the CITY forgives the loan based on subsection A in"Responsibilities of the City,"the purchase price for the CITY shall be $0. In all other instances, the purchase by the CITY will be at the then fair market value to be negotiated by the RESCUE SQUAD and CITY subject to an offset if a portion of the loan remains outstanding. The CITY'S refusal, if any, shall be reduced to writing. If the vehicle(s)be sold, after satisfying all conditions of the loan, including repayment, the CITY-owned equipment shall be removed and returned to the CITY prior to the sale of the vehicle(s), unless prior arrangements have been made to reimburse the CITY for the fair market value of the CITY-owned equipment. C. If,notwithstanding the provisions of subsection E in the prior section,the RESCUE SQUAD elects not to use the services of the CITY's Division of Automotive Services for any and all maintenance and inspection services, it shall be the responsibility of the RESCUE SQUAD to maintain the vehicle(s) in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule and procedures. The RESCUE SQUAD shall pay for all necessary maintenance and repairs and shall only use repair shops that are acceptable to the EMS Chief. DEFAULT AND MODIFICATION A. In the event that the RESCUE SQUAD defaults on the loan, the CITY may in its sole discretion agree to a modification of this agreement, in accordance with the modification procedure set forth in the next subsection. If the parties do not agree in writing to a modification of this agreement, then, upon default of the loan, ownership of the vehicle(s) shall revert to the CITY. The CITY shall provide a rebate to the RESCUE SQUAD based on the net difference between the fair market value of the vehicles and the unpaid portion of the loan. If the CITY and the RESCUE SQUAD are unable to agree upon the fair market value of the vehicle(s),the parties shall select a third party who is acceptable to both the CITY and the RESCUE SQUAD to determine the fair market value of the vehicle(s). B. This agreement may be reviewed at any time upon the direction of the City Manager. Each party must agree in writing to any subsequent modifications. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year 2 first above written. CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH SANDBRIDGE RESCUE AND FIRE, INC. City Manager/Authorized Designee By: Title: Date ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Virginia Beach EMS Chief City Attorney's Office APPROVED AS TO RISK MANAGEMENT: Virginia Beach Risk Management 3 Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad 305 Sandbridge Road - Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 December 9, 2025 Subject: Request for Interest-Free Loan for New Ambulance Dear Chief Kerr, Thank you for considering our request for an interest-free loan to support the purchase of a new ambulance for the Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad.This unit wit[replace Ambulance 1720 and ensure our continued ability to provide timely and high-quatity emergency medical services to the community. The new ambulance is a 2025 Ford F-450 cab and chassis, equipped with a Horton Model number 533. • Ambulance cost:$328,824.00 • Power-toad system: $35,993.00 • Total cost:$364,817.00 We respectfully request a loan in the amount of$364,817.00 for a term of seven(7)years. Please let me know if you require any additional information or documentation to assist in reviewing our request. Sincerely, loan a I vis "w'—Presi ent, Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad 757-714-2304 nAw�taaa DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM The Virginia Beach City Council requires you to declare relationships to certain service providers and financial institutions so that it can determine if any City Council members have conflicts of interest in the application you are bringing before them. DO NOT LEAVE ANY SPACES BLANK. INDICATE N/A IF NOT APPLICABLE Organization name { (print Vct-j�C( - tl� 1suc. Does the organization or any of the organization's key officers receive any of the services listed in Box-A7 If YES, then in Box B, please list all companies and their contact information that provide those services from Box A. If necessary, attach an additional page. YES NO sox A Box s Ust all company name(s)and contact SERVICE information used for the service(s) listed in Box-A. If none,indicate N/A. Q Accounting and/or preparation of tax CC(VVJ-V,� U3UL Ci c t>ai itt returns Financial Services (including- banking institutions, lending institutions, and current mortgage holders as rt � � -- applicable) Z PCNU s} i :a I Legal Services CERTIFICATION: l certify that all of the information contained on this Disclosure Statement is complete, true, and accurate. I understand I am responsible for updating the information provided herein if it changes prior to the Council action upon our permit Application. i X APPUC 'S SIGNATURE PRINT NAME&Title DATE L4Y. CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: An Ordinance to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds to the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney and to Authorize Two Grant-Funded Positions MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney has been awarded $499,771 through state funding from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the calendar year (CY) 2026-28 Operation Ceasefire Grant Program. Currently, the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney has Operation Ceasefire grant funding for CY 2024-26 which ends on December 31, 2026. This new Operation Ceasefire Grant that has been awarded will cover CY 2026-28. The CY 2026-28 Operation Ceasefire Grant is not intended to fund the continuation of programs or supplant programs already funded by an Operation Ceasefire grant. The grant covers two new FTEs: one attorney and one paralegal that will be dedicated to juvenile gun charges. ■ Considerations: The grant period will be from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. The positions authorized will be contingent upon continued funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia. ■ Public Information: Normal Council Agenda Process. ■ Attachments: Ordinance Recommended Action: Approval Submitting Department/Agency: Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney City Manager: AV 1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GRANT 2 FUNDS TO THE OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S 3 ATTORNEY AND TO AUTHORIZE TWO GRANT-FUNDED 4 POSITIONS. 5 6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 7 VIRGINIA THAT: 8 9 1. $499,771 is hereby accepted from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice 10 and appropriated, with revenue increased accordingly, to the FY 2025-26 11 Operating Budget of the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 12 prosecution of juvenile gun charges. 13 14 2. Two full-time positions are hereby authorized in the FY 2025-26 Operating 15 Budget of the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney. Such positions are 16 contingent upon continued grant funding from the Commonwealth. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the day of 12026. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the City Council. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: B 9dag"et and Management Services rney's Office CA17081 R-1 January 7, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing of the Virginia Beach City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 20,2026 at 6:00 p.m.in the Council Chamber at City Hall,Building 1,2M Floor at 2401 Courthouse Drive,Virginla Beach,VA 23456.Members of the public will be able to observe the City Council meeting through Iivestreaming on https:Hvirginiabeach.gov,broadcast on VBTV,and via WebEx.Citizens who wish to speak can sign up to speak either in-person at the Council Chamber or virtually via WebEx by completing the two-step process below.All Interested parties are invited to observe. If you wish to make comments virtually during the public hearing,please follow the two-step process provided below: 1. Register with the City Clerk's Office by calling 757-385-4303 prior to 5:00 p.m.on January 20,2026. 2. Download WebEx and view the meeting at: https://vbkov,webex.com/weblink/register/r7d2eO5d8ce7e459Ob3765 cOcOc4ecf83 The following requests are scheduled to be heard: Cohen Residential, LLC Property Owner: Barbara A Cason at al. Conditional Rezoning (AG-1 &AG-2 Agricultural to Conditional R-10 Residential District) Address:2597 Leroy Road GPIN:2404410451 City Council:District 2(Henley) Brink Quality Construction,LLC Property Owner:Chinese Comm Assoc of Hampton Etc Conditional Rezoning(B-1 Neighborhood Business District&Conditional B-1 Neighborhood Business District to Conditional A-18 Apartment District)Address: 722 Newtown Road GPIN:1468422093 City Council:District 4(Ross-Hammond) Michael D.Sifen,Inc Property Owner:1120 First Colonial Storage,LLC Conditional Rezoning(0-2 Office District to Conditional B-2 Community Business District)& Conditional Use Permit (Mini-Warehouse)Address: 1120 First Colonial Road GPIN:2408547489 City Council:District 6(Remick) Matthew Firme Property Owners:Matthew&Jessica Firme Conditional Use Permit (Home Occupation) Addresses: 1492 Back Bay Landing Road GPIN: 2318631219 City Council:District 2(Henley) Allyson Huff Property Owner:Sincavage Enterprises LLC Conditional Use Permit (Open Air Market)Address:1136 Lynnhaven Parkway GPIN:1496002218 Ctty Council:District 3(Berlucchi) Legacy Land LLC(Applicant&Owner)Conditional Use Permit(Bulk Storage Yard) Address:525 Viking Drive,Unit B GPIN:14965833080002 City Council:District 3(Berlucchi) iFLY Virginia Beach Property Owner:Megdal Amber LLC Alternative Compliance Address: 2402 Pacific Avenue, Unit B and 2400 Pacific Avenue GPIN: 2427098548 City Council:District 6(Remick) Jesse Ryan Property Owner:Jesse Ryan and Nicole Levitt Conditional Use Permit (Short Term Rental)Address:919 Pacific Ave,Unit B GPIN:24272444111110 City Council:District 5(Wilson) 215 40 Street LLC(Applicant&Owner)Conditional Use Permit (Short Term Rental)Address:215 4w Street GPIN:24272286045680 City Council:District 5 (Wilson) CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH-AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE INTO THE VIRGINIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2016,THE PARK SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Copies of the proposed plans,ordinances,amendments and/or resolutions are on file and may be examined by appoi ntment in the Planning Department at 2403 Courthouse Drive, Municipal Center, Building 3,Virginia Beach,VA 23456 or online at https://virginiabeach.gov/pc.For information call 757-3854621. If you require a reasonable accommodation for this meeting due to a disability, please call the City Clerk's Office at 757-3854303.If you are hearing Impaired, you can contact Virginia Relay at 711 for TDD service.The meeting will be broadcast on cable TV,https://virginiabeach.gov and Facebook Live. Please check our website at https://clerk.virginiabeach.gov/city-council for the most updated meeting information. All interested parties are invited to participate. Amanda Barnes,MMC City Clerk PILOT-JANUARY 6,2026&JANUARY 13,2026-1 TIME EACH L. PLANNING 1. IFLY VIRGINIA BEACH / MEGDAL AMBER, LLC for an Alternative Compliance re request to operate temporary commercial parking lot at 2402 Pacific Avenue, Unit B and 2400 Pacific Avenue DISTRICT 6 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2. COHEN RESIDENTIAL, LLC/ BARBARA A. CASON, ET. AL., for a Conditional Change of Zoning from AG-1 & AG-2 Agricultural District to a Conditional R-10 Residential District re create four (4) lots and construct four (4) single-family dwellings at 2597 Leroy Road DISTRICT 2 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 3. BRINK QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC/CHINESE COMM ASSOC OF HAMPTON ETC. for a Conditional Change of Zoning from a B-1 Neighborhood Business District & Conditional B-1 Neighborhood Business District to Conditional A-18 Apartment District re develop eighteen (18)- unit multifamily community at 722 Newtown Road DISTRICT 4 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 4. MICHAEL D. SIFEN, INC/ 1120 FIRST COLONIAL STORAGE, LLC for a Conditional Change of Zoning from 0-2 Office District to Conditional B-2 Community Business District & Conditional Use Permit re mini warehouse at 1120 First Colonial Road DISTRICT 6 RECOMMENDATION: STAFF-DENIAL PLANNING COMMISSION—APPROVAL 5. MATTHEW FIRME / MATTHEW &JESSICA FIRME for a Conditional Use Permit re home occupation at 1492 Back Bay Landing Road DISTRICT 2 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 6. ALLYSON HUFF/ SINCAVAGE ENTERPRISES LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re open air market at 1136 Lynnhaven Parkway DISTRICT 3 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 7. LEGACY LAND, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re bulk storage yard at 525 Viking Drive, Unit B DISTRICT 3 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 8. JESSE RYAN /JESSE RYAN AND NICOLE LEVITT for a Conditional Use Permit re short term rental at 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B DISTRICT 5 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 9. 215 411 STREET, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re short term rental at 215 4th Street DISTRICT 5 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 10. Ordinance to ADOPT and INCORPORATE into the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan 2016 re The Park System Needs Assessment and Development Strategy 2024 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 24�H HALF S� q -o n Yin fir+ C�1 T y m G OR(STR- R) 't3 n T n OR rn 2ATH S� n � OR(STR-OR- ® site iFLY Virginia Beach L-1 Zoning 2402 Pacific Avenue, Unit B and 2400 Pacific Avenue W*- E 0 Property Polygons s Feet 0 12.5 25 50 75 100 Map created by Planning Department on 12/23/2025 1. ,4., CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: IFLY VIRGINIA BEACH [Applicant] MEGDAL AMBER LLC [Property Owner] Alternative Compliance (Request to operate a temporary commercial parking lot) for the property located at 2402 Pacific Avenue, Unit B & 2400 Pacific Avenue (GPIN 2427098548). COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 (Remick) MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The applicant is seeking to construct a temporary commercial parking lot at 2402 Pacific Avenue, Unit B and 2400 Pacific Avenue. The property is within the Oceanfront Resort (OR) district and the Short Term Rental Overlay. Although temporary commercial parking lots are permitted in certain areas of the Oceanfront Resort district through the OR Form-based Code, they are not permitted north of 22nd Street, west of Pacific Avenue, and south of 28th Street, which is where the subject property is located [OR Form-based Code Sec. 5.3.7]. The proposed parking lot will be a paved asphalt surface and contain 30 parking spaces (2 ADA accessible spaces, 9 compact spaces, 3 motorcycle spaces, and 16 standard spaces). Staff is recommending the approval be limited to a period of three (3) years. ■ Considerations: The City Council may approve special exceptions for Alternative Compliance requests for uses that do not conform to permitted developments under the code [OR Form-based Code Sec. 7.3]. There is evidence of a parking shortage throughout the Oceanfront Resort area, and this temporary parking lot would provide access to nearby businesses and the boardwalk for Virginia Beach citizens and tourists. There will be direct connections to bicycle parking spaces and the sidewalk to encourage pedestrian access and active transportation options. Further details pertaining to the application, as well as Staff's evaluation, are provided in the attached Staff Report. There is no known opposition to this request. ■ Recommendation: On January 14, 2026, the Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of this item on the Consent Agenda, by a recorded vote of 10-0 with 1 abstention. Fly Virginia Beach Page 2 of 2 1. The site shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted conceptual site plan and landscaping exhibit titled "Exhibit #4" as prepared by R. P. Jones, L.S. and dated January 5th, 2026. 2. The Alternative Compliance approval for a Temporary Commercial Parking Lot is valid for three (3) years from the date of City Council approval. Any requests to extend the use beyond three (3) years shall require the approval of a new request from the City Council. 3. The applicant will provide a minimum of five (5) bicycle parking spaces through the placement of a bicycle rack within a pedestrian accessible part of the property. 4. The applicant shall receive the necessary sign permit(s) for the proposed parking lot signage administered by the Department of Planning and Community Development. 5. The existing pole sign, located at the southeast corner of the property, shall be completely removed no later than three (3) years after the date of the City Council approval or when the parking lot ceases operation, whichever comes first. ■ Attachments: Staff Report and Disclosure Statements Location Map Minutes Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval. Planning Commission recommends Approval. Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department I City Manager: Agenda A•• Beach Property ••. Amber• • • • • 1 • VB' CouncilCity • Project Details Request Alternative Compliance (Request to operate a Temporary Commercial Parking Lot) ! t� Staff Recommendation -r �- Approval � 1,�1 ,' S Staff Planner " W• isr' 51� 1 j Laine Harrington Location 2402 Pacific Avenue, Unit B & 2400 Pacific Avenue 1 ' 'JAIH e GPIN 2427098548 Site Size a k 60 4 0.35 acres �nssHOFwf '„i° ' x�wos? �� ` AICUZ y lit it1;11 1 Hp�f,t.- S S" vs —"1 65-70 dB DNL; Sub-Area 1 Watershed Chesapeake Bay Existing Land Use and Zoning District Vacant building (Retail establishment) /OR Oceanfront Resort Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Districts , North Indoor recreation facility, Apartment building /OR Oceanfront Resort South Hotel/motel/OR Oceanfront Resort East Eating and drinking establishment, Retail establishment, Business studio/OR Oceanfront Resort West Dwelling (detached house)/OR Oceanfront Resort iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 1 of 15 Background SummaryofProposal • The applicant, iFLY Virginia Beach, is seeking to demolish a vacant convenience store and construct a temporary commercial parking lot at 2402 Pacific Avenue.The location is within the Oceanfront Resort District and the Short Term Rental Overlay. • As stated in Sec. 5.3.7 of the Oceanfront Resort Form-based Code,Temporary Commercial Parking Lots are not permitted north of 22"d Street, west of Pacific Avenue, and south of 28th Street, which is where the subject property is located. As stated in Sec. 7.3 of the Form-based Code,the City Council may approve special exceptions for Alternative Compliance requests for uses that do not conform to permitted developments under the code. • The proposed parking lot will be asphalt and consist of 30 parking spaces (2 ADA accessible spaces, 9 compact car spaces, 3 motorcycle spaces, and 16 regular automobile spaces), accessed through an existing entrance on 24th Street.The existing entrance on Pacific Avenue will be closed, and new curb, gutter, and sidewalk will be installed. The lot is intended to be used by iFLY customers and others seeking parking within this area of the Oceanfront. Patrons will pay to park by scanning a QR code posted on signage around the property. The lot will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for 365 days of the year. • The applicant intends to reface the existing nonconforming pole sign on the property with a sign reading "Park Here". • The site will have bicycle racks that are accessed through a path connected to the sidewalk adjacent to Pacific Avenue. Existing site lighting will be utilized for nighttime hours of operation. A 5-foot Category I landscape buffer is proposed along the western property line. Zoning • No Zoning History to Report r 9 ff � 1L R" Application Types CUP: Conditional Use Permit ALT:Alternative y REZ: Rezoning Compliance oRtsrR-oRD R CRZ: Conditional Rezoning SVR:Subdivision r� MDC: Modification of Variance Conditions LUP: Land Use Plan MDP: Modification of Proffers STR:Short Term NON: Nonconforming Use Rental STC:Street Closure 24TH sT FVR: Floodplain Variance 2atNst ; iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 2 of 15 Evaluation • • • The following standards are outlined to assess the extent to which the proposed development meets the intent of the Alternative Compliance application type set forth by the Oceanfront Resort Form-based Code (Sec. 7.3.3). 1. Promotes modes of transportation other than the automobile, including walking, biking, and transit. Staff Comments: This development would encourage automobile use in the area, as the use is for patrons to park their cars. However, the addition of bicycle racks and the connection to the sidewalk will encourage bicycle activity and the ability for pedestrians to walk from the parking lot to nearby businesses and the beach. 2. Creates a built environment that is in scale with pedestrian-oriented activities and provides visual interest and orientation for pedestrians. Staff Comments: This development includes connections to the sidewalks for pedestrians and will utilize street frontage landscaping to provide visual interest adjacent to the public right-of-way. 3. Contributes to a mix of uses in the area that are compatible with each other and work together to create a memorable and successful place. Staff Comments: This development would provide temporary assistance with the shortage of parking availability in the Oceanfront Resort area. 4. Is consistent with the intent of the regulations applicable to the street frontage in which it is located, as set forth in Section 2.1 of this code. Staff Comments: This property is located on a Gateway(Pacific Avenue) and Beach (241 Street)street frontage type. The gateway frontage type is intended to balance moving vehicles through the area with walkability and pedestrian safety. Pacific Avenue carries a higher volume of traffic but still offers accommodations for pedestrians. The beach frontage type is intended to be a quieter frontage with high pedestrian activity. The connection from the subject property to 24th Street leads to a dead-end road(west)and does not provide automobile access into the residential neighborhood. The existing parking area is nonconforming to the parking setbacks stated in Sec. 2.4.3-B of the Oceanfront Form-based Code specifically for the gateway and beach street frontage types. Due to the temporary nature of the proposed use, Staff finds it acceptable to allow the nonconforming parking setback to remain until the property is redeveloped in the future. 5. The Alternative Compliance is physically and functionally integrated with the built environment in which it is located. iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 3 of 15 Staff Comments: The proposed development will have the required street frontage landscaping and buffering standards, helping to separate the adjacent properties from the temporary change in use. 6. The Alternative Compliance advances the goals and objectives of the parking strategy for the district (See Section 6.2 of the Form-based Code) Staff Comments: The purpose of this development is to provide an additional parking option for iFLY customers and other patrons of the Oceanfront Resort area. The applicant acknowledges that this is a temporary use. Although the property is within an area that restricts commercial parking lots, providing parking in this area would allow access to surrounding businesses and promote pedestrian access from the subject property to other areas in the Oceanfront. There is a known shortage of available parking, and this would provide a temporary parking solution with the ability to redevelop the property in the future.The applicant is scheduled to present the proposal to the Resort Advisory Commission (RAC) Planning, Design, and Review Committee (PDRC) on January 6, 2026. Due to the temporary nature of the proposed use and the existing parking shortage in the Oceanfront Resort area, Staff finds this request acceptable and an improvement to the property's current condition. Recommended Conditions 1. The site shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted conceptual site plan and landscaping exhibit titled "Exhibit#4" as prepared by R.P. Jones, L.S. and dated January 5th, 2026. 2. The Alternative Compliance approval for a Temporary Commercial Parking Lot is valid for three (3) years from the date of City Council approval. Any requests to extend the use beyond three (3) years shall require the approval of a new request from the City Council. 3. The applicant will provide a minimum of five (5) bicycle parking spaces through the placement of a bicycle rack within a pedestrian accessible part of the property. 4. The applicant shall receive the necessary sign permit(s) for the proposed parking lot signage administered by the Department of Planning and Community Development. 5. The existing pole sign, located at the southeast corner of the property, shall be completely removed no later than three (3) years after the date of the City Council approval or when the parking lot ceases operation, whichever comes first. Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 4 of 15 Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Comprehensive • This property is located within the Resort Area SGA in the Oceanfront District and Short Term Rental Overlay. The goals of the Resort Area are to provide safe and comfortable places for residents and visitors, retain the feel of an oceanside resort with a sense of community, and preserve the feeling of Virginia Beach identity, culture and history through art and design. (p. 5, RASAP) The Oceanfront Resort District Form-based Code regulates the placement of commercial parking lots. Commercial lots are not permitted: North of 32nd Street and west of Pacific Avenue; 2. South of Virginia Beach Boulevard/17th Street, west of Pacific Avenue, and north of 14th Street; 3. North of 22nd Street, west of Pacific Avenue, and south of 28th Street (as extended to Baltic Avenue); 4. East of Atlantic Avenue; and 5. In the ViBe Creative District, the area of which is defined in Sec. 9-2 of the City Code (p. 5-7, Oceanfront Resort District FBC). This property falls North of 22nd Street, west of Pacific Avenue, and south of 28th Street (as extended to Baltic Avenue). The applicable design policies and principles for the subject site are as follows: "Locate bike racks close to main building entrances so they are visible and convenient to use," (p. B-1, Reference Handbook). "Wherever possible,join parking areas to create an internal circulation network. Minimize or eliminate curb cuts by sharing vehicular access with adjacent properties and or utilizing alleys for access," (p. B-1, Reference Handbook). "Parking areas should not dominate the frontage of streets. Off street parking areas should be located behind buildings or in the interior of a block whenever possible. Shared parking is strongly encouraged between adjacent or vertically mixed uses whose peak demand is offset from each other," (p. B-1, Reference Handbook). "Quality landscaping is essential to the built urban environment. Where possible retain the existing natural landscape. The corners of significant street intersections,gateways or site entries should be enhanced by special landscape treatments such as pavers, flowering plants, signage or decorative lighting," (p. B-2, Reference Handbook). Natural & Cultural Resources Impacts The site is located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. There are no known historic or cultural resources that will be affected by this project. iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 5 of 15 Traffic Impacts/Transportation Traffic Counts Street Name Present Volume Present Capacity Generated Traffic Existing Land Use 2-2,600 ADT 25,100 ADT 1(LOS 4 Pacific Avenue 17,700 ADTl Proposed Land Use 3-No Data Available 1 Average Daily Trips 2As defined by a 'As defined by a 4LOS = Level of 4,000 sf convenience parking lot Service store The existing entrance on 24th street will be widened to meet the 24-foot requirement from the Oceanfront Resort Form-based Code. However, due to site restrictions from existing utility poles and junction boxes, the entrance is unable to provide a 15' radius on both sides. Due to the dead-end cul-de-sac to the west of the property, patrons exiting the parking lot will rarely need to turn right on to 24th street. Because of this, the Department of Public Works has stated that the deficient entrance radius is acceptable. Master Transportation Plan (MTP)and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Pacific Avenue is a 4-lane minor urban arterial and 24th Street is a 2-lane undivided cul-de-sac. No roadway CIP projects are currently scheduled for this area. Active Transportation Plan There are no improvements or recommendations in the Active Transportation Plan applicable to the subject site. Public Utility Impacts Water The site currently connects to city water. Sewer The site currently connects to city sewer. iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 6 of 15 Public • • Planning Commission • As required by the Zoning Ordinance, the public notice sign(s) was placed on the property on December 15, 2025. • As required by State Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Wednesdays, December 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026. • As required by City Code,the adjacent property owners were notified regarding the request and the date of the Planning Commission public hearing on December 29, 2025. • This Staff report, as well as all reports for this Planning Commission's meeting, was posted on the Commission's webpage of virginiabeach.gov/pc on January 8, 2026. City Council • As required by City Code,this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Tuesdays, January 6, 2026 and January 13, 2026. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding both the request and the date of the City Council's public hearing on January 5, 2026. • The City Clerk's Office posted the materials associated with the application on the City Council website of https://clerk.virginiabeach.gov/city-council on January 16, 2026. iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 7 of 15 _r_ cV Ln U rH r1 (9 O co1= oa � b�A w J Q AREA SUMMARY LL ' . . �f St NARRATIVE FOR ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION TOIAI"EA Of PARCEL 1{.N/EG FT '— PROPOSED WPERMUSARLA'ms729o.rT. 24 112 PARKING LAYOUT USES EXISTING ASPHALT PARKING LOT PROPOSED PERVIOUS ARIA;3A0330.K, AVENUE `0A EPLANTING m o 7R 1A� ,.. � 4 WITH THE EXCEPTION 5NOWN, 3PoAzF WSQ.FFT.REQUN ED 2A 21SSS It PROVIDED ,��F V1RG'iN gpq 'I 19 REGULAR PARKING SPACES PROVIDED.EACH 9'X 18'8' GIQEEDpK 3350. 3 COMPACT PARKING SPACES PROVIDED,EACH X 16' 9 COMPACT PARKING SPACES PROVIDED,EACH 8'X 1T IPARoI 3 MOTORCYCLE PARKING SPACE PROVIDED,4.5'X 8' X 2 VAN ACCESSIBLE HANDICAP PARKING SPACE PROVIDED, PROPOSED SHORE 1UNrPEa SHaue tEiT TB , »�` a 9'X 18'tith 8'GORE I3aPenls cmTa»fal 541'K"� �` f»,owr ,.4 tl AS 53 TOTAL SPACES PROVIDED.30 PROPOSED CRAPE MYRTLE '1 � to 0t* i PROVIDE WHEEL STOPS AS SHOWN - Ft.E.•+l m.,u.aPP.t ✓ isyp T�p�rK^tP " PROVIDE BIKE RACK AS SHOWN. is :DENOTES PROPOSED OR CODE 316N KI .fl 1,S O C J DENOTES EXISTING LIONT POLE G,? c * '}� 9 a T ENTRAfKE EXHIBIT#4 Y a A. 0 7 ° ' FOR "ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION" a • xy SHOWING PROPOSED A " + TEMPORARY PARKING LOT r FOR USE BY CUSTOMERS OF iFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING ` O (2412 PACIFIC AVENUE) and the PUBLIC DEED REFERENCE:D.B.2336,PG.1433 » 2402 B PACIFIC AVENUE VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 240%Street JANUARY 05,2026 E a� ORA➢fRC SCALE.,.-23. R vcw rent re..scNA. EXHIBIT ONLY;NO FIELD SURVEY MADE. Proposed Signage NO APP I EXPRESS CHECKOUT PAY HERE Open camera & point at OR code HONK . . link to • . C)Ft Text PKIPLACE to 75498 • link to pay Ht�nkM€�bilc�t�pR PQWERE©SY !�I kiQNK iFLY Virginia Beach Agen•. Item 12 page 9 . Site • • r _ n -n "pe A94 � = f 4 r ;,e RIM MR iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 10 of 15 Site • • S 3+. f iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 11 of 15 Disclosure s * aV BEACH Statement Disclosure The disclosures contained in this farm are necessary to inform public officials who may vote on the application as to whether they have a conflict of interest under Virginia low.Completion and submission of this form is required for all applications that pertain to City real estate matters or to the development ondlor use of property in the City of Virginia Beach requiring action by the City Council boards, commissions, or other bodies. SECTION 1: APPLICANT DISCLOSURE APPLICANT INFORMATION Apptkant Name: ac listed on application iFLY Virginia Beach is Applicant also the Owner of the subject property? Yeso NoQ l;no, Property Owner trust comptete SECTIONf 2r PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE(page 3). Does Applicant have a Representative?Yese No0 if yes,nCrrt Representative, Ro bert Pizzini Is Applicant a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust or unincorporated business? Yes(E)NOO if yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary t or a ilioted business entity relotionship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) Indoor Skydiving V inia LLC Members are C Torrey Breeden and Robert Pi2zni Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes + NO�mx+� If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Indoor Skydiving Virginia LLC KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest In the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yeso No • if yes,name the o frc of or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. APPLICANT SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Applicant must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity andlor individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER ._� _. _ (Nome en[t;y antllnr indivitfuol Financing Imortgage,deeds of trust, µ„f y Tp vne Bank cross-collateratization,etc. ,(�J Real Estate Broker/ ent/Realtor (F) 0 7y`:er Brooks Disdosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page I of 3 iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 12 of 15 SECTIONDisclosure Statement APPLICANT DISCLOSURE SERV1Cf ICES NO SERVICE PRQVIOER Norm entity ondjorindfvi!tt iI ri I Attountin ax Return Are �✓Preparation 0 , ArchitectjfDesigner/Landstape E) 0 Ridgy uses Surveyor --a Architect/Land Planner a + Construction Contractor 0 l O Mundell ConstrucWn SeMces.8reeden Cont. i 1 Engineer/Sunreyor)Agent 'R6ey Jories Legal services iJ Q Wilcox Savage j APPLICANT CERTIFICATION READ;I certify that oil information contained in this form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled far public hearing,I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission,City Council,V80A,CBPA,Wetlands Board or ony public body or committee in connection with this application,. Robert Pizzini 10/23/2025 �Appletant Name(Print) Applicant Signature Date Parent-subsidiary relationship"means'a relationship that exists when one corporation directly or indirectly owns shores possessing more than SO percent of the voting power of another corporation."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act,VA.Cade§2.2.3101. Affiliated business entity relationship meons"a relationship,rather than parent-subsidiary relationship, that exists when j)one business entity has a controlling ownership interest in the other business entity,(ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling owner in the otherentity,or(ifi)there is shored management or control between the business entities.Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of on offiliated business entity relationship include that the some person or substantially the some person own or manage the two entities;there are common or commingled funds or assets;the business entities share the use of the some offices or employees or otherwise share activities,resources or personnel on a regular basis;or there is otherwise a close working relationship between the entities,"See Stag and Local Governmew Conflict of interests Act,Va. Code§2,2.3101. FOR CITY USE ONLY: No changes as of(date): January 5,2026 t akw Harrington 1/512026 Staff Name(Print) staff Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. M a y-2024 page 2 f.3 iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 13 of 15 Disclosure Statement SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name. as listed on application !0A!4_q1 AMber LLC Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business?YeseNoo if yes,list the names ofoll officers,directors,members,of trustees below AND businesses that have a Dorent-subsidio I or okiliared business entity trelotionship with the opelicant.(Attach list it necessary.) Stake Magdal Manager Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes(F) Noo if yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Indoor Sk-ydiving Virginia LLC KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject pubic action? Yes 0 No I:F) ifye.s.'qq,7r the vial z7r em to a and describe£he nature o thew interest. 2 PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ.The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified,(Attach list if necessary,) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER ......JNome entity and or individual) Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, cross-collateralization,etc.) Real Estate Broke(/Agent/Realtor 0 Tyler Brooks Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 1 (i)_ Architect/Designer/Landscape Architect/Land Planner 0 @ Construction Contractor 0 0 Engineer/Surveyor/Agent Legal Services 10 Ig PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that oil information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, I am responsible for updating the infarmotion provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council,VBOA,C8PA Wetlands floord or ony pu4'ic body or committee in connection with this application, —Slake Megdal __ -�(' I ��J _.,__trjWsrtt_QwM Name(Print) Property Owner_`Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev, May-2024 page 3 of 3 iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 14 of 1S Next Steps • Upon receiving a recommendation from Planning Commission, this request will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing. Staff will inform the applicant and/or their representative of the date of the hearing in the upcoming days. • Following City Council's decision, the applicant will receive a decision letter from Staff. • Once the conditions of approval are in place and/or completed,the applicant must contact the Zoning Division of the Planning Department to obtain verification that the conditions have been met. Contact the Zoning Division at 757-385-8074. • If the request requires land disturbance and/or a subdivision of property, please contact the Development Services Center (DSC) to discuss next steps for site plan/plat review. Contact the DSC at 757-385-4621 or the Development Liaison Team at 757-385-5692. • Please note that further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/ Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. • The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. iFLY Virginia Beach Agenda Item 12 page 15 of 15 Virginia Beach Planning Commission January 14, 2026 City Council Chambers Formal Hearing, 12:00 P.M. Public Meeting Item #12 iFLY Virginia Beach Recommendation: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Discussion Ms. Byler: And the last item recommended for the Consent Agenda is Item 12, iFLY Virginia Beach. Is there a representative here today to speak on this item? Ms. Murphy: Good afternoon, Vice Chair Byler, Chair Coston, members of the Planning Commission and staff. For the record,my name is Lisa Murphy,local zoning attorney with Wilcox Savage, here today on behalf of iFLY Virginia Beach. We appreciate you putting us on the Consent Agenda and all of the hard work of Laine Harrington, who's been the planner working on this application. We have reviewed the five conditions and they're acceptable to my client. Happy to answer any questions. Ms. Byler: Thank you,Attorney Murphy,you may be seated. Is there any opposition to this item being placed on the Consent Agenda? Hearing none, I have asked Commissioner Mauch to read this into the record. Mr. Mauch: The applicant, iFLY Virginia Beach, is seeking to demolish a vacant convenience store and construct a temporary commercial parking lot at 2402 Pacific Avenue. The location is within the Oceanfront Resort District and the Short-Term Rental Overlay. There's a known shortage of available parking,and this would provide a temporary parking solution with the ability to redevelop the property in the future. Due to the temporary nature of the proposed use and the existing parking shortage in the Oceanfront Resort area,Staff,as well as the Planning Commission, finds this request acceptable and an improvement to the property's current condition. We ask this to be placed on the Consent Agenda. Ms.Byler: Thank you. Chair Coston,that was the last item on the Consent Agenda. The Planning Commission places the following applications on the Consent Agenda: Agenda Items 2, 3,4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, and the minutes. Mr. Coston: Thank you, Vice Chair Byler. Ms. Byler: I move that these items be placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by consent. Ms. Hippen: Second. Mr. Coston: It has been moved by the Vice Chair Byler and seconded by Commissioner Hippen that these items be approved on the Consent Agenda. Clerk: The vote is open. Mr. Plumlee: I need to note, I'm abstaining, in addition to the minutes as pointed out by Commissioner Camp for the site visit in January. I am abstaining from Items 6, 9, and 12 for reasons set forth in letters that were filed with the City Attorney's office. Clerk: The vote is open. By recorded vote of 10 to zero, with all aforementioned abstentions, all aforementioned minutes and Items 2,3,4,6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 have been recommended for approval by consent. Vote Tall Commission Member AYE 10 NAY 0 ABS 1 ABSENT 0 Camp x Cromwell x Anderson x B ler Vice Chair x Schoonover x Plumlee x Hi en x Cuellar x Coston Chair x Moor'ani x Mauch x Conditions 1. The site shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted conceptual site plan and landscaping exhibit titled "Exhibit#4" as prepared by R.P. Jones, L.S. and dated January 5th, 2026. 2. The Alternative Compliance approval for a Temporary Commercial Parking Lot is valid for three (3) years from the date of City Council approval. Any requests to extend the use beyond three (3) years shall require the approval of a new request from the City Council. 3. The applicant will provide a minimum of five (5) bicycle parking spaces through the placement of a bicycle rack within a pedestrian accessible part of the property. 4. The applicant shall receive the necessary sign permit(s) for the proposed parking lot signage administered by the Department of Planning and Community Development. 5. The existing pole sign, located at the southeast corner of the property, shall be completely removed no later than three (3) years after the date of the City Council approval or when the parking lot ceases operation, whichever comes first. Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/Development Services Center and Department of Planning/Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. 2 \µ AG2 0�RI° R15 v. i . qNs \ ® site Cohen Residential, LLC N Q zoning 2597 Leroy Road `"' E \ Property Polygons S Feet 0 40 80 160 240 320 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 r r,LVFr� CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: COHEN RESIDENTIAL, LLC [Applicant] BARBARA A. CASON ET AL [Property Owner] Conditional Rezoning (AG-1 & AG-2 Agricultural District to Conditional R-10 Residential District) for the property located at 2597 Leroy Road (GPIN 2404410451). COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 (Henley) MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The applicant is requesting to rezone 5.03 acres from AG-1 and AG-2 to Conditional R-10 to create four lots and construct four single-family dwellings. The property is located within the Transition Area and is developed with a single-family dwelling, which is currently vacant. When developed as proposed, the density on the property would be 0.79 units per acre, which is less than the 1 unit per acre recommended for the Transition Area. A portion of the rear of each proposed lot would be preserved as open space, totaling approximately 3.18 acres or 63%, which exceeds the minimum 50% open space recommended by the Transition Area Design Guidelines. Each home will be either one- or two-story with a two-car garage and driveway. The exterior materials proposed include architectural shingles, premium vinyl, cementitious siding, and brick or masonry stone. As proffered, right-of-way improvements along Leroy Road, to include curb, gutter, and sidewalk will be installed with the development of the first lot. ■ Considerations: The property falls within the Transition Area, and the proposed development adheres to the recommendations found in the Transition Area Design Guidelines, including a residential density of no greater than one unit per acre, inclusion of at least 50 percent of open space, and inclusion of architectural elements typical of rural transitional architecture. Additionally, the scale, character, and quality of homes will be in keeping with those in the surrounding area. Given the scale of the subdivision, which does not include any new roads, and the applicant's intent to install right-of-way improvements along Leroy Road with the development of the first lot, a preliminary drainage study was not required. Each lot will be designed and developed using an individual single-family site plan and Agreement in Lieu to satisfy drainage requirements. The applicant's agent presented to the Transition Area/Interfacility Traffic Area Citizens' Advisory Committee (TA/ITA), which voted unanimously in favor of the proposal. No, letters, either for or opposed to the rezoning, have been received. Cohen Residential, LLC Page 2 of 3 Further details pertaining to the application, as well as Staffs evaluation, are provided in the attached Staff Report. ■ Recommendation: On December 10, 2025, the Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of this item on the Consent Agenda, by a recorded vote of 10-0. Proffer 1 When the Property is developed, the additional 10' by 325.2' of right of way dedication along Leroy Road shall be dedicated to the Grantee and improved by the Grantor with curb and gutter and a sidewalk as a condition of the site plan approval for the first lot to be developed, substantially as depicted and described on the exhibit entitled, "LEROY ROAD CONCEPTUAL SUBDIVISION — LOT Y", dated August 29, 2025, prepared by WPL, a copy of which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning (together referenced to as the "Conceptual Subdivision Plan") and are incorporated herein by reference. Proffer 2 When the Property is developed, it will be subdivided into no more than four (4) single family residential building lots each containing over 45,000 square feet of area and a minimum of 17,886 square feet of land outside the forested Reserved Open Area on said Lot. The four (4) new homes will be built with a crawlspace or a raised slab foundation and they will contain a minimum of 2400 square feet of living area for a two-story dwelling and a minimum 2200 square feet of living area for a one-story dwelling. Each home shall have no less than a two (2) car garage and utilize the quality architectural features and design elements substantially as depicted on the four (4) picture exhibit "LEROY ROAD QUALITY HOME DEPICTIONS", dated 8/29/2025, prepared by the Applicant, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning (the "Quality Home Depictions") and are incorporated herein by this reference. Proffer 3 When the Property is developed, the exterior building materials to be used on the residential structures shall consist primarily of high quality architectural shingles, premium vinyl, cementitious siding (e.g., "Hard iPlank"), brick or masonry stone, or a combination of those materials along with high-quality accent or ancillary material such as metal-roof accents-and vinyl-shutters. The quality and colors of the exterior building materials shall be substantially consistent with the Quality Home Depictions. Proffer 4 When the Property is developed, the maximum impervious surface, outside of the Reserved Open Space Area, permitted on each Lot except Lot Y4 shall be eight thousand (8,000) square feet and on Lot Y4 the maximum permitted impervious surface shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet. Cohen Residential, LLC Page 3 of 3 Proffer 5 When the Subdivision Plat and Site Development Plans are submitted, the final stormwater management plans submitted to the Development Services Center (DSC) shall be in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Drainage Study and shall comply with the Stormwater Management Ordinance. Proffer 6 Further conditions may be required by the Grantee during detailed Subdivision and/or Site Plan review and administration of applicable City Codes by all cognizant City agencies and departments to meet all applicable City Code requirements. ■ Attachments: Staff Report and Disclosure Statements Location Map Proffer Agreement Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval. Planning Commission recommends Approval. Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department City Manager: Agenda A••licant: Cohen Residential, V_B Property Owner: Barbara A. Cason et al Planning • • • December CouncilCity Project Details Request Conditional Rezoning (AG-1&AG-2 Agricultural Districts to Conditional R-10 Residential District) Staff Recommendation - Approval _ Staff Planner ` Michael Hayes , Location 2597 Leroy Road GPIN F Fi 2404410451 �^ ° Site Size ! L u a \ 5.03 acres AICUZ Less than 65 dB DNL Watershed Southern Rivers Existing Land Use and Zoning District Single-family dwelling/AG-1 &AG-2 Agricultural Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Districts North � � �` Single-family dwelling/AG-1 & AG-2 Agricultural South Leroy Road Single-family dwellings, school/ R-10 Residential, p R-15 Residential tip. East Single-family dwelling/AG-2 Agricultural West Single-family dwelling, City-owned fleet management yard/ R-20 Residential, 1-2 Heavy Industrial Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 1 of 23 Background SummaryofProposal • The applicant is requesting to rezone a 5.03-acre parcel from AG-1 and AG-2 Agricultural Districts to Conditional R-10 Residential District to develop four new single-family lots with a resulting density of 0.79 units per acre. • The site, located along Leroy Road, is within the Transition Area and is currently developed with one single- family dwelling. • Each new lot would contain over one acre of land and have at least 80 feet of frontage along Leroy Road, satisfying all dimensional requirements of the R-10 Residential District and the lot size and density recommendations for the Transition Area. • A portion of each new lot is proposed to be preserved as open space.The total preservation area is 3.18+ acres or approximately 63%, exceeding the 50% minimum open space required by the Transition Area Design Guidelines. • Curb and gutter improvements along Leroy Road will be installed across the frontages of all lots with the construction of the first home. • In addition to the 2-car garage proffered for each dwelling, each lot has adequate space to accommodate the two required parking spaces, excluding the garage space, for each single-family dwelling. • Although architectural building elevations have not been provided for the proposed single-family dwellings, the applicant has proffered general architectural features, scale, and materials to be used in the design of each home to include exterior building materials consisting of architectural shingles, premium vinyl, cementitious siding (e.g., "HardiPlank"), brick or masonry stone, or a combination of those materials along with high-quality accent or ancillary material such as metal-roof accents-and vinyl-shutters along with photographs of existing homes to be used as an example. As noted in Proffer 2, the photos submitted by the applicant depict the style of homes to be constructed which will include design elements such as aligning windows, porches, substantial columns, and eaves. • The proposed single-family dwellings would be constructed on either a crawl space or raised slab foundation.The homes will be either one or two-story in height, thereby satisfying the 35-foot maximum building height in the R-10 Residential District.The minimum proposed square footage for the one and two-story dwellings is 2,200 square feet and 2,400 square feet, respectively. Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 2 of 23 Zoning History Map Key No. Request AG1 \ \ 1 REZ (AG-2 Agricultural to R-20 Residential) Approved 10/18/2016 \ 2/ A 12 R15 R20 �FM R10 R10 Ayswgy Application Types CUP: Conditional Use Permit MDP: Modification of Proffers SVR:Subdivision Variance REZ: Rezoning NON: Nonconforming Use LUP: Land Use Plan CRZ: Conditional Rezoning STC:Street Closure STR:Short Term Rental MDC: Modification of FVR: Floodplain Variance Conditions ALT.'Alternative Compliance Evaluation - • • • The proposed Conditional Rezoning from AG-1 &AG-2 Agricultural Districts to Conditional R-10 Residential District to develop a four-lot single-family subdivision is, in Staff's opinion, acceptable.The site is located in the Transition Area, and the proposed development adheres to the Transition Area Design Guidelines.The proposed residential community meets the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan by providing direct access to Leroy Road to limit impervious surface by not creating a new street and preserving over half of the site, approximately 3.18 acres, as open space.The 3.18 acres of open space, which is over 60%of the site, exceeds the 50%open space as recommended by the Transition Area Design Guidelines (TADG). The proposed layout also meets the dimensional requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, as well as the lot size and density recommended in the TADG, by providing at least one acre of area and 80 feet of width for each lot, with a resulting density of 0.79 units per acre.The applicant is also proffering building design elements that adhere to the character and quality of materials recommended in the Transition Area Design Guidelines. Further, through the proffer agreement, the applicant proposes to install right-of-way improvements, to include curb, gutter, and sidewalks, when the first lot is developed to assure the entire frontage is completed and consistent. Given the scale of the subdivision, which does not include any new roads, and the applicant's intent to install the infrastructure on Leroy Road with the development of the first lot, a preliminary drainage study was not required. Each lot will be designed and developed using an individual single-family site plan and Agreement in Lieu to satisfy drainage requirements. Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 3 of 23 Information provided by the Virginia Beach City Public School Staff indicates that the number of students expected from the proposed residences is limited to two, which is within the acceptable threshold for increases in student population. The proffered conceptual site plan has been reviewed by the Fire Marshal's Office and no concerns were raised with the proposed layout or circulation. Further review will be conducted during the final site plan review process. Since the property is located within the Transition Area, the applicant's representative presented the application and proposed development to the Transition Area/Interfacility Traffic Area Citizens' Advisory Committee (TA/ITA CAC) on October 2, 2025. The Committee voted unanimously in favor of the proposed development. Based on the considerations above, Staff recommends approval of this request, subject to the proffers listed below. The following are proffers submitted by the applicant as part of a Conditional Zoning Agreement (CZA). The applicant, consistent with Section 107(h) of the City Zoning Ordinance, has voluntarily submitted these proffers in an attempt to "offset identified problems to the extent that the proposed rezoning is acceptable," (§107(h)(1)). Should this application be approved, the proffers will be recorded at the Circuit Court and serve as conditions restricting the use of the property as proposed with this change of zoning. Proffer 1 When the Property is developed, the additional 10' by 325.2' of right of way dedication along Leroy Road shall be dedicated to the Grantee and improved by the Grantor with curb and gutter and a sidewalk as a condition of the site plan approval for the first lot to be developed, substantially as depicted and described on the exhibit entitled, "LEROY ROAD CONCEPTUAL SUBDIVISION —LOT Y", dated August 29, 2025, prepared by WPL, a copy of which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning (together referenced to as the "Conceptual Subdivision Plan") and are incorporated herein by reference. Proffer When the Property is developed, it will be subdivided into no more than four (4) single family residential building lots each containing over 45,000 square feet of area and a minimum of 17,886 square feet of land outside the forested Reserved Open Area on said Lot.The four(4) new homes will be built with a crawlspace or a raised slab foundation and they will contain a minimum of 2400 square feet of living area for a two-story dwelling and a minimum 2200 square feet of living area for a one-story dwelling. Each home shall have no less than a two (2) car garage and utilize the quality architectural features and design elements substantially as depicted on the four (4) picture exhibit "LEROY ROAD QUALITY HOME DEPICTIONS", dated 8/29/2025, prepared by the Applicant, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning (the "Quality Home Depictions") and are incorporated herein by this reference. Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 4 of 23 Proffer 3 When the Property is developed, the exterior building materials to be used on the residential structures shall consist primarily of high quality architectural shingles, premium vinyl, cementitious siding (e.g., "HardiPlank"), brick or masonry stone, or a combination of those materials along with high-quality accent or ancillary material such as metal-roof accents-and vinyl-shutters. The quality and colors of the exterior building materials shall be substantially consistent with the Quality Home Depictions. Proffer 4 When the Property is developed, the maximum impervious surface, outside of the Reserved Open Space Area, permitted on each Lot except Lot Y4 shall be eight thousand (8,000) square feet and on Lot Y4 the maximum permitted impervious surface shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet. Proffers When the Subdivision Plat and Site Development Plans are submitted, the final stormwater management plans submitted to the Development Services Center(DSC) shall be in substantial conformance with the Preliminary Drainage Studay and shall comply with the Stormwater Management Ordinance. Proffer 6 Further conditions may be required by the Grantee during detailed Subdivision and/or Site Plan review and administration of applicable City Codes by all cognizant City agencies and departments to meet all applicable City Code requirements. Staff Comments: Staff has reviewed the Proffers listed above and finds them acceptable. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the agreement and found it to be legally sufficient and in acceptable legal form. Comprehensive Plan Information The subject property falls within this Transition Area, which provides a strategic land use and density buffer between the suburban area to the north and the rural area to the south. In order to guide development in form and scale, the Transition Area Design Guidelines (TADG) were adopted, and state that development should be low-impact, low-intensity, and low-density. Specifically, residential development should be no greater than one unit per developable acre, with minimum lot sizes of 15,000 square feet being preferred. (p.9, TADG) Lot development should be designed with nature in mind, avoiding floodplains, limiting impervious surface, and preserving natural open spaces. (p.13, TADG) ResourcesNatural & Cultural • The site is located in the Southern Rivers watershed. Drainage in the Southern Rivers watershed is highly impacted by the presence of high ground water, poorly draining soils, and high-water surface elevations in downstream receiving waters. There are no known historic or cultural resources that will be affected by this project. Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 5 of 23 Traffic • . • • Traffic Counts Street Name Present Volume Present Capacity Generated Traffic Existing Land Use z- 10 ADT Leroy Road 1,350 ADTI 8,700 ADT 1(LOS 4 "D") Proposed Land Use 3-40 ADT 1 Average Daily Trips 'As defined by an 1 3As defined by a 4 4LOS = Level of single-family dwelling single-family Service dwellings Master Transportation Plan(MTP)and Capital Improvement Program(CIP) Leroy Road is a two-lane undivided local collector roadway. There are currently no CIP projects scheduled for this segment of Leroy Road. Active Transportation Plan There are no improvements or recommendations in the Active Transportation Plan applicable to the subject site. However, the Department of Parks & Recreation recommends pedestrian facilities be installed along the front of the property, along Leroy Road, to include standard 5-foot wide sidewalks. Public Water There is an eight-inch to 12-inch City water main along Leroy Road. Due to proximity requirements, piping of the existing ditch in its current location may require relocation of the 8-inch city water main along Leroy Road. Sewer There is an existing eight-inch sanitary sewer gravity main, a four-inch and eight-inch City sanitary sewer force main and abandoned six-inch City sewer force main along Leroy Road. Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 6 of 23 School . . Current School Enrollment Capacity Generation 1 Change ' Princess Anne Elementary 649 students 605 students 1 students 1 students Princess Anne Middle 1,350 students 1,261 students 0 students 0 students Kellam High 1,827 students 2,049 students 1 students 1 students 1"Generation" represents the number of students the development will add to the school. 2"change" represents the difference between the number of potential or actual students generated under the existing zoning and the number generated under the proposed zoning. The number can be positive (additional students) or negative (fewer students). Public Outreach Information Planning Commission • As required by the Zoning Ordinance, the public notice sign(s) was placed on the property on November 10, 2025. • As required by State Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Wednesdays, November 26, 2025 and December 3, 2025. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding the request and the date of the Planning Commission public hearing on November 24, 2025. • This Staff report, as well as all reports for this Planning Commission's meeting, was posted on the Commission's webpage of virginiabeach.gov/pc on December 4, 2025. City Council • As required by City Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Tuesdays,January 6, 2026 and January 13, 2026. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding both the request and the date of the City Council's public hearing on January 5, 2026. • The City Clerk's Office posted the materials associated with the application on the City Council website of https://clerk.virginiabeach.gov/city-council on January 16, 2026. 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N � T wcs"' '' qt a-�-•�" Proposed Building Exhibit g! 2 /2o-2 ell On Y �vJ�B I I b Iln i l i l pUbp_N0Po1o� yilYJi14:@llbtBb= _ ='" • a- an■ oa■ ■aaa na -- -- .. Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 11 of 23 Site Photos �t. INS t e.- a Disclosure CITY VB .ODisclosure, BEACH Statement The disclosures contained in this form are necessary to inform public officials who may vote on the application as to whether they have a conflict of interest under Virginia law. Completion and submission of this form is required for all applications that pertain to City real estate matters or to the development and/or use of property in the City of Virginia Beach requiring action by the City Council, boards, commissions, or other bodies. SECTION 1: APPLICANT DISCLOSURE APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: as listed on application Cohen Residential, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company Is Applicant also the Owner of the subject property? Yes®Noe If no,Property Owner must complete SFCTiON 2:PROPFRTY OWNER DISCLOSURE(page 3). Does Applicant have a Representative?YesO NoO If yes,name Representative: R. Edward Bourdon, Jr., Esq. Is Applicant a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust or unincorporated business? YesQNoo if yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary 1 or affiliated business entity z relationship with the applicant. (Attach list if necessary.) Sanford M.Cohen,Manager Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes(?) No If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes®NoO If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. APPLICANT SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Applicant must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity and/or individual providing such services must be identified. (Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER (Name entity and/or individual) Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, Q O None TBD cross-col late ralization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor 0 © Lehman A.Little,Real Broker,LLC Disclosure Statement I rev. M ay-2024 page 1 of 3 Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 13 of 23 Disclosure SECTIONDISCLOSURE SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name emit and/or individual) Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 0 Architect/Designer/Landscape O O Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor O Engineer/Surveyor/Agent O Eric Garner,WPL Legal Srvce, O O R Edward Bourdon,Jr.,Esq.,Sykes,Bourdon,Ahern&Levy,P.C. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION READ:1 certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing,I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Sanford M. Cohen, Manager Applicant Name(Print) 4relatioip i re Date 1"Parent-subsidiary relationship"means t exists when one corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of another corporation.'See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act,VA.Code§2.2-3101. 1'Affiliated business entity relationship"means a relationship,other than parent-subsidiary relationship, that exists when(i)one business entity has a controlling ownership interest in the other business entity,(ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling owner in the other entity,or(iii)there is shared management or control between the business entities.Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated business entity relationship include that the same person or substantially the some person own or manage the two entities;there are common or commingled funds or assets,the business entities share the use of the same offices or employees or otherwise share activities,resources or personnel on a regular basis;or there is otherwise a close working relationship between the entities."See State and Local Government Conflict of interests Act,Va.Code§2.2-3101. FOR CITY USE ONLY: No changes as of(date): 1/5/2026 Alexis Bailey - %I% ��err/r'� _ 1/5/2026 Staff Name(Print) Staff Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 2 of 3 Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 14 of 23 Disclosure SECTIONPROPERTY - DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Barbara A.Cason is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business?YesQNoQ If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity'relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) I i Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yese No© if yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes 0 No� If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES I NO ' SERVICE PROVIDER (Name entity and/or individual Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, cross-collateralization,etc.) 0 0 Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor ©' Q Bethany White,KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake Accounting/Tax Return Preparation (D� Architect/Designer/Landscape Architect/Land Planner 0 _ Construction Contractor © e I1 Engineer/Surveyor/Agent O ( ' Legal Services } PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ.1 certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing,I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA,Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Barbara A.Cason AVA44- //� &,'-'-L Property Owner Name(Print) Property Owner Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May 2024 page 3 of 3 Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 15 of 23 Disclosure SECTIONPROPERTY" OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Bryon F. Harrington Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business? YesoNo s� If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that hove a parent-subsidiary-or affiliated business entity x relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.)' Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes(D Noo if yes,name proposed or pending purchaser. Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes(D No a i`ves,name the official or employeEr and describe the nature of their interest. ........... i PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) j SERVICE YES �NO I SERVICE PROVIDER (Name entity and/or individual) Financing(mortgage,daeds of trust i {crass cotlateralization,etc.} I Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor ti:.r 0 Bethany White,KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 I 0 Architect/Designer/Landscape i Q i Architect/Land Planner 0 I Construction Contractor 0 Qk Engineer/Surveyor/Agent Legal Services Q I PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, i am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Bryon F. Harrington ��4G V/4✓ _rl' _ � tr�9 ��r,� Property Owner Name(Print) Property 0wrier Signature Date Disclosure Statement II rev, M ay-2d24 � — - — page 3 of 3 Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 16 of 23 Disclosure SECTION -• OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Ebony Shanes Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business?Yesoft(�) if yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary,or affiliated business entity 2 relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes Noo If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser.. Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes o Not if yes,name the officiai or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. 1 I � PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certif y whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER {Name entity andjor individual Financing;mortgage,deeds of trust, Q i cross-collateralization,etc.} i Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor '� © Bethany White,I(W Coastal Virginia Chesapeake i Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 Architect/Designer/Landscape tect/Designer/Landscape I Q i Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor 0 a jEngineer/Surveyor/Agent 01 (i) ! � —1l Legal Services O s PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ.t certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.i understand that, upon receipt of notification that the'appiicotion has been scheduled for public hearing, 1 am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA,Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Ebony Shanes ���c�ft/k>lx�. y/��;1fR � lr��acl_4 _,rLcLC� Property Owner Name(Print) Property Owner Signature [Sate Disclosure Statement I rev. May-202.1 ?age 7, of 3 Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 17 of 23 Disclosure PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Joseph H. Harrington,Jr. Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business?YesoNo(s If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity z relationshie with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) i Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes Noo If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EPJIPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes Q No If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. i PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE — YES NO SERVICE PR®VIDER (Name entity and/or individual) rFin2ncing(mortgage,deeds of trust, © I oss-collateralization,etc.) • Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor 0 Q Bethany White,KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake Accounting/Tax Return Preparation Architect/Designer/Landscape ---- Architect/Land Planner 0 ® 1, ,-Construction Contractor Q Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 Q Legal Services '— 0 ©° — _- PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ.I certify that all inforniatron contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.1 understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Joseph H. Harrington,Jr. N stNr7r r!. Property Owner Name(Print) Property Own�iggnatu�re Da Disclosure Statement j rev. May-201-1 page 3 of 3 Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 18 of 23 Disclosure Statement SECTION 2: PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Kirk J.Harrington Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business?YesQNo� If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity 2 relationship with the applicant.{Attach list if necessary.) Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? YesQ NoQ if yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes o No(j) if yes,tame the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ.The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES ' NO SERVICE PROVIDER (Name entit and/or individual Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, cross-coilateraiization,etc.) 0 Rea{Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor Q 0 Bethany White,KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake Accounting/TaxReturn Preparation 0 1 0 Architect/Designer/Landscape — O Architect/Land Planner { Construction Contractor 0 F i Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 { (i) Legal Services 0 PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:i certify that all inforrno bn captained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate-i understand that upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing,1 am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of planning Commission, City Council,VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. --_ KirkJ. Harrington Ku� �4tc�f.� tu>� g�rtflrl�ll �r�i.r F �� �� Property Owner Name(Print) Property Owner Signature Date( _._._.---__T_.__.__-_ Disclosure Statement i rev. May-2024 page 3 of 3 Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 19 of 23 Disclosure SECTIONPROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Loretta M. Harrington Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business? Yes©No0 if yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a porent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity'relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) I I Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? YesQ Noo if yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes Q No0 If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. 1 j PROPER T Y OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity andlor individual) Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust,cross-collateralization,etc.) 0 `�J 1 I1-�Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor 0 0 Bethany White,KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake !Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 0 Architect/Designer/Landscape lAr�it_ect/LandPlanner 0 Construction Contractor 0 0 iEngineer/Surveyor/Agent O O i Legal Services Q PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council,VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Loretta M. Harrington OZ41A y,, � h a[�ur(}, � �c ' eV- Property Owner Name(Print) Property dwner ignature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 3 of 3 Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 20 of 23 SECTIONDisclosure Statement PROPERTY" OWNER PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Wanda Parson Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business? YesoNo+ri If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity Z relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary,) Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes() No() If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes Q No fl Ij yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary) SERVICE YES NO I SERVICE PROVIDER (Name entity and/or individual) Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, Q cross-caNateralization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor G) Q Bethany White,KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 i Architect/Designer/Landscape --�-- Architect/land Planner Construction Contractor 0 I O Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 �Legal Services __ � � �• j --- ----- —.. PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:i certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate. I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA, CBPA, Wetlands Boord or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Wanda Parson G!/�l' �!' C4 uJ Oylfwl410�.(/6tl/Ui) !lNt74J Ftf c1 L'� Property Owner Name(Print) Property dwner signature Date' Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 3 of 3 Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item S page 21 of 23 Disclosure SECTION - • - OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Wilma Ross-Parson Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business? YesONoO If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity 2 relationship with the applicant.(Attach list li necessary.) i Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? YesQ No0 If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? YesQ No 0 If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. i PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services ore being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) _ SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER _ (Name entity and/or individual) Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, 0 I O cross-coilateralization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor Q 0 Bethany White,KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake Acci ounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 -- ---- ------ - Architect/Designer/Landscape 0 i Q Architect/Land Planner ' Construction Contractor 0 Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 Legal Services 0 , O PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:1 certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, l am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Wilma Ross-Parson i�f�Ilt�oYS f�,r�s n/fy� >G yJ L4"F 44 Property Owner Name(Print) Property Owner Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 3 of 3 Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 22 of 23 Next Steps • Upon receiving a recommendation from Planning Commission, this request will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing. Staff will inform the applicant and/or their representative of the date of the hearing in the upcoming days. • Following City Council's decision, the applicant will receive a decision letter from Staff. • Once the conditions of approval are in place and/or completed, the applicant must contact the Zoning Division of the Planning Department to obtain verification that the conditions have been met. Contact the Zoning Division at 757-385-8074. • If the request requires land disturbance and/or a subdivision of property, please contact the Development Services Center(DSC) to discuss next steps for site plan/plat review. Contact the DSC at 757-385-4621 or the Development Liaison Team at 757-385-5692. • Please note that further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/ Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. • The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Cohen Residential, LLC Agenda Item 5 page 23 of 23 COHEN RESIDENTIAL, LLC,a Virginia limited liability company BARBARA A. CASON;LORETTA M.HARRINGTON;JOSEPH H.HA.RRINGTON,JR.;KIRK J. HARRINGTON, BRYON F. HARRINGTON; EBONY SHANES; WANDA PARSON; and WILMA ROSS-PARSON TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS,RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia THIS AGREEMENT,made this 2nd day of September,2025,by and between COHEN RESIDENTIAL, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, party of the first part, Grantor; BARBARA A. CASON, LORETTA M. HARRINGTON, JOSEPH H. HARRINGTON, JR., KIRK J. HARRINGTON, BYRON F. HARRINGTON,EBONY SHANES,WANDA PARSON and WILMA ROSS-PARSON, parties of the second part, Grantor; and THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia,party of the third part,Grantee. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties of the second part are the owners of property located in District 2 of the City of Virginia Beach containing approximately 5.031 acres which is more particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Said parcel is herein referred to as the "Property"; WHEREAS, the party of the first part, as contract purchaser of the Property, has initiated a conditional amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia, GPIN: 2404-41-0451-0000 Prepared by: R.Edward Bourdon,Jr.,Esq.,VSB M160 Sykes,Bourdon,Ahern&Levy,P.C. 4429 Bonney Road Suite 500 Virginia Beach,Virginia 23462 by petition addressed to the Grantee so as to change the Zoning Classification of the Property from AG-1 and AG-2 Agricultural Districts to Conditional R-10 Residential District;and WHEREAS, the Grantee's policy is to provide only for the orderly development of y land for various purposes through zoning and other land development legislation;and WHEREAS, the Grantors acknowledge that the competing and sometimes incompatible uses conflict and that in order to permit differing uses on and in the area of the Property and at the same time to recognize the effects of change, and the need for various types of uses, certain reasonable conditions governing the use of the Property for the protection of the community that are not generally applicable to land similarly zoned are needed to cope with the situation to which the Grantors'rezoning application gives rise; and WHEREAS, the Grantors have voluntarily proffered, in writing, in advance of and prior to the public hearing before the Grantee, as a part of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Map, in addition to the regulations provided for the Residential District by the existing overall Zoning Ordinance, the following reasonable conditions related to the physical development, operation, and use of the Property to be adopted as a part of said amendment to the Zoning Map relative and applicable to the Property, which has a reasonable relation to the rezoning and the need for which is generated by the rezoning. NOW, THEREFORE, the Grantors, for themselves, their successors, personal representatives, assigns, grantees, and other successors in title or interest, voluntarily and without any requirement by or exaction from the Grantee or its governing body and without any element of compulsion or qjLid pro_quo for zoning, rezoning, site plan,building permit, or subdivision approval,hereby make the following declaration of conditions and restrictions which shall restrict and govern the physical development,operation, and use of the Property and hereby covenant and agree that this declaration shall constitute covenants running with the Property, which shall be binding upon the Property and upon all parties and persons claiming under or through the Grantors, their successors, personal representatives,assigns, grantees, and other successors in interest or title: 1. When the Property is developed, the additional 10' by 325.2' of right of way dedication along Leroy Road shall be dedicated to the Grantee and improved by the Grantor 2 with curb and gutter and a sidewalk as a condition of the site plan approval for the first lot to be developed, substantially as depicted and described on the exhibit entitled, "LEROY ROAD CONCEPTUAL SUBDIVISION -LOT Y", dated August 29, 2025,prepared by WPL, a copy of which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning (together referenced to as the "Conceptual Subdivision Plan") and are incorporated herein by this reference. 2. When the Property is developed,it will be subdivided into no more than four (4) single family residential building lots each containing over 45,000 square feet of area and a minimum of 17,886 square feet of land,outside the forested Reserved Open Space Area on said Lot. The four (4)new homes will be built with a crawlspace or a raised slab foundation and they will contain a minimum of 2400 square feet of living area for a two-story dwelling and a minimum of 2200 square feet of living a-rea for a one-story dwelling. Each home shall have no less than a two (2)car garage and utilize the quality architectural features and design elements substantially as depicted on the four (4)picture exhibit"LEROY ROAD QUALITY HOME DEPICTIONS dated 8/29/2025,, prepared by the Applicant, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning(the"Quality Home Depictions") and are incorporated herein by this reference. 3. When the Property is developed, the exterior building materials to be used on the residential structures shall consist primarily of high quality architectural shingles, premium vinyl, cementitious siding (e.g., "HardiPlank"), brick or masonry stone, or a combination of those materials along with high-quality accent or ancillary material such as metal roof accents and vinyl shutters. The quality and colors of the exterior building materials shall be substantially consistent with the"Quality Home Depictions". 4. When the Property is developed,the maximum impervious surface,outside of the Reserved Open Space Areas,permitted on each Lot except Lot Y4 shall be eight thousand (8,000) square feet and on Lot Y4 the maximum permitted impervious surface area shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet. 3 5. Further conditions may be required by the Grantee during detailed Subdivision and/or Site Plan review and administration of applicable City Codes by all cognizant City agencies and departments to meet all applicable City Code requirements. The above conditions, having been proffered by the Grantors and allowed and accepted by the Grantee as part of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, shall continue in full force and effect until a subsequent amendment changes the zoning of the Property and specifically repeals such conditions. Such conditions shall continue despite a subsequent amendment to the Zoning Ordinance even if the subsequent amendment is part of a comprehensive implementation of a new or substantially revised Zoning Ordinance until specifically repealed. The conditions, however, may be repealed, amended, or varied by written instrument recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,and executed by the record owner of the Property at the time of recordation of such instrument, provided that said instrument is consented to by the Grantee in writing as evidenced by a certified copy of an ordinance or a resolution adopted by the governing body of the Grantee,after a public hearing before the Grantee which was advertised pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Said ordinance or resolution shall be recorded along with said instrument as conclusive evidence of such consent,and if not so recorded,said instrument shall be void. The Grantors covenant and agree that: (1) The Zoning Administrator of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, shall be vested with all necessary authority, on behalf of the governing body of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, to administer and enforce the foregoing conditions and restrictions, including the authority (a)to order,in writing,that any noncompliance with such conditions be remedied;and (b) to bring legal action or suit to insure compliance with such conditions, including mandatory or prohibitory injunction, abatement, damages, or other appropriate action,suit,or proceeding, (2) The failure to meet all conditions and restrictions shall constitute cause to deny the issuance of any of the required building or occupancy permits as may be appropriate; 4 (3) If aggrieved by any decision of the Zoning Administrator, made pursuant to these provisions, the Grantors shall petition the governing body for the review thereof prior to instituting proceedings in court; and (4) The Zoning Map may show by an appropriate symbol on the map the existence of conditions attaching to the zoning of the Property, and the ordinances and the conditions may be made readily available and accessible for public inspection in the office of the Zoning Administrator and in the Planning Department, and they shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,and indexed in the name of the Grantors and the Grantee. 5 WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: �0 F'Py Cohen Residential, LLC, v ' NOTARY a Virginia limited liability company PUBLIC REG.#7695540 :MY COMMISSION.Q EXPIRES 2 ����.• 413012028 �0•. �Q- '°a AL TH OF By: (SEAL) `` S C ,M ager STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 020 day of 14-00P..X 2025 by Sanford M. Cohen, Manager of Cohen Residential, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company,Grantor. C otary Public My Commission Expires: 5o Notary Registration Number:7sp!2674y 6 WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: 40k �' `�Oit>I (SEAL) Barbara A.Cason STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of 2025,by Barbara A. Cason,Grantor. Notary Public My Commission Expires: Notary Registration Number: 7 Acknowledgement by Individual ' ' • State of Florida County of FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 21ST day of OCTOBER 20 25 , by means of ❑X physical presence or ❑ online notarization BARBARA A CASON (name of person acknowledging). ❑ Personally known to me 0 Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE Notary Signature Notary name (typed or printed) SANDY BROWN Title (e.g., Notary Public) NOTARY PUBLIC Place Seal Here ^fie`' SANDY BROWN =r�ui Notary Public•State of Florida Commission HH 622225 My Comm.Expires Dec 29,2028 For Bank Purposes Only Description of Attached Document Type or Title of Document TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) Document Date Number of Pages 10/21/2025 15 Signer(s) Other Than Named Above N/A Account Number (if applicable) N/A ©2025 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.All rights reserved. DSG5350FL/595501 (Rev 08-06/25) WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: �t�lf' y/7.�✓�L���l������1!�•�l.OI�F.�j�lfdlNtd✓Gt'! Loretta M. I-arrington, � by Barbara A.Cason,her attorney in fact STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of 2025,by Loretta M. Harrington,Grantor,by Barbara A. Cason,her attorney in fact. Notary Public My Commission Expires: Notary Registration Number: 8 Acknowledgement by Individual ` State of Florida County of FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 21ST day of OCTOBER 20 25 , by means of❑x physical presence or ❑ online notarization BARBARA A CASON (name of person acknowledging). ❑ Personally known to me X❑ Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE Notary Signature Notary name (typed or printed) SANDY BROWN Title(e.g., Notary Public) NOTARY PUBLIC Place Seal Here ,�*"��g•. SANDY BROWN Notary Public•State of c:!criQa Commissicn#HH 62222. My Comm,Expires Dec 29,202t For Bank Purposes Only Description of Attached Document Type or Title of Document TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) Document Date Number of Pages 10121/2025 15 Signer(s) Other Than Named Above N/A Account Number(if applicable) N/A ©2025 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.All rights reserved. DSG5350FL/595501 (Rev 08-06/25) WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: .N; n Joseph HvHarringion,Jr. by Barbara A. Cason,his attorney in fact STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of 2025,by Joseph H.Harrington,Jr.,Grantor,by Barbara A. Cason,his attorney in fact. Notary Public aq My Commission Expires: Notary Registration Number: 9 Acknowledgement by Individual ' State of Florida County of FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 21ST day of OCTOBER , 20 25 , by means of❑X physical presence or ❑ online notarization BARBARA A CASON (name of person acknowledging). ❑ Personally known to me ❑X Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE Notary Signature �� Notary name (typed or printed) SANDY BROWN Title (e.g., Notary Public) NOTARY PUBLIC Place Seal Here .r.v. ot*�Y' SANDY BROWN , N.. Notary Public-State of Florida Commission#HH 622225 °F My Comm.Expires Dec 29.2021 For Bank Purposes Only Description of Attached Document Type or Title of Document TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) Document Date Number of Pages 10/21/2025 15 Signer(s) Other Than Named Above NIA Account Number(if applicable) N/A ©2025 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.All rights reserved. DSG5350FU595501 (Rev 08-06/25) IA71TNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: Kirk J.Ifarrington by Barbara A. Cason,his attorney in fact STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of 2025,by Kirk J. Harrington,Grantor,by Barbara A. Cason,his attorney in fact. 5ee��� 11d� �7. Notary Public .TT-4('t� My Commission Expires: Notary Registration Number: 10 Acknowledgement by Individual ' State of Florida County of FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 21ST day of OCTOBER 20 25 , by means of Zx physical presence or online notarization BARBARA A CASON (name of person acknowledging). ❑ Personally known to me x] Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE Notary Signature - Notary name (typed or printed) SANDY BROWN Title (e.g., Notary Public) NOTARY PUBLIC Place Seal Here �v c� '•. SANDY BROWN 'a Notary Public•State of Florida Commission k HH 622225 My Comm.Expires Dec 29,2028 For Bank Purposes Only Description of Attached Document Type or Title of Document TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) Document Date Number of Pages 10/21/2025 15 Signer(s) Other Than Named Above N/A Account Number(if applicable) N/A OO 2025 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.All rights reserved. DSG5350FL1595501 (Rev 08 -06/25) WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: Bryon F.Harrin on by Barbara A. Cason,his attorney in fact STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of 2025,by Bryon F. Harrington,Grantor,by Barbara A.Cason,his attorney in fact. Notary Public My Commission Expires: Notary Registration Number: 11 Acknowledgement by Individual State of Florida County of FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 21ST day of OCTOBER 20 25 , by means of❑X physical presence or ❑ online notarization BARBARA A CASON (name of person acknowledging). ❑ Personally known to me ❑X Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE Notary Signature Notary name (typed or printed) SANDY BROWN Title (e.g., Notary Public) NOTARY PUBLIC Place Seal Here SANDY BROWN Notary Public•State of Florida +� Commission d HH 622225 My Comm.Expires Dec 29,2028 For Bank Purposes Only Description of'Attached Document Type or Title of Document TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) Document Date Number of Pages 10/21/2025 15 Signer(s) Other Than Named Above NIA Account Number(if applicable) NIA ©2025 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.All rights reserved. DSG5350FU595501 (Rev 08-06/25) WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: Ebony Shanei( by Barbara A. Cason,her attorney in fact STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of 2025,by Ebony Shanes,Grantor,by Barbara A.Cason,her attorney in fact. (ntj Notary Public -� My Commission Expires: Notary Registration Number: 12 Acknowledgement by Individual State of Florida County of FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 21 ST day of OCTOBER 20 25 , by means of ❑x physical presence or ❑ online notarization BARBARA A CASON (name of person acknowledging). ❑ Personally known to me FX1 Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE Notary Signature ----- Notary name (typed or printed) SANDY BROWN Title(e.g., Notary Public) NOTARY PUBLIC Place Seal Here SANDY BROWN Notary Public-State of�foricia .� Commission 0 HH 62I225 My Comm.Expires Dec 29.2028 For Bank Purposes Only Description of Attached Document Type or Title of Document TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) Document Date Number of Pages 10/21/2025 15 Signer(s) Other Than Named Above N/A Account Number(if applicable) N/A ©2025 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.All rights reserved. DSG5350FL/595501 (Rev 08-06/25) WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: Wanda Parson by Barbara A. Cason,her attorney in fact STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of 2025,by Wanda Parson,Grantor,by Barbara A. Cason,her attorney in fact. � 'A � wj*4 J �y Notary Public -/Is My Commission Expires: Notary Registration Number: 13 Acknowledgement by Individual State of Florida County of FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 21ST day of OCTOBER 20 25 , by means of X❑ physical presence or ❑ online notarization BARBARA A CASON (name of person acknowledging). ❑ Personally known to me ❑X Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE Notary Signature Notary name (typed or printed) SANDY BROWN Title (e.g., Notary Public) NOTARY PUBLIC Place Seal Here GYP ' SANDY BRDWN Notary Public-State of zlorida y :+� '• commission i HH 622225 My Comm.Expires Dec 29.2028 For Bank Purposes Only Description of Attached Document Type or Title of Document TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) Document Date Number of Pages 10/21/2025 15 Signer(s) Other Than Named Above NIA Account Number(if applicable) NIA ©2025 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.All rights reserved. DSG5350FL/595501 (Rev 08-06/25) WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: � A.1.rY�,A*tA4d d,l Aa2eZ Wilma Ross-Par on by Barbara A. Cason,her attorney in fact STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of 2025,by Wilma Ross-Parson,Grantor,by Barbara A. Cason,her attorney in fact. 4 G Notary Public My Commission Expires: Notary Registration Number: 14 Acknowledgement by Individual ' State of Florida County of FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 21 ST day of OCTOBER 20 25 , by means of❑X physical presence or ❑ online notarization BARBARA A CASON (name of person acknowledging). ❑ Personally known to me Q Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE Notary Signature Notary name (typed or printed) SANDY BROWN Title (e.g., Notary Public) NOTARY PUBLIC Place Seal Here � ..k. YP�''• SANDY BROWN Notary Public-State of�:orida :•+� ': Commission#HH 622225 My Comm.Expires Jec 29.2028 For Bank Purposes Only Description of Attached Document Type or Title of Document TO(PROFFERED COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) Document Date Number of Pages 10/21/2025 15 Signer(s) Other Than Named Above N/A Account Number(if applicable) NIA ©2025 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.All rights reserved. DSG5350FL/595501 (Rev 08-06/25) EXHIBIT"A" ALL THAT certain lot,piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereon, lying,situate and being in the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,and being known,numbered and designated as Lot Y, as shown on that certain plat entitled "SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF J.H. HARRINGTON, MB. 44 P. 27, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA", made by Bonifant Land Surveys, Inc., dated December 15, 2016, which said plat is duly recorded in the ClerKs Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, as Instrument Number 20171013000885400. GPIN: 2404-41-0451-0000 H:\AM\Conditional Rezoning\Cohen Residential\ProlferAgreement final 10-17-2025,dou 15 Virginia Beach Planning Commission December 10, 2025 City Council Chambers Formal Hearing, 12:00 P.M. Public Meeting Item 05 Cohen Residential, LLC Recommendation: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Discussion Mr. Coston: Our next item is,Item 5,Cohen Residential,LLC,property owner Barbara A.Cason, et al. Mr. Bourdon: Thank you, Mr. Vice-Chair, Madam Chair. For the record, Eddie Bourdon, Virginia Beach attorney representing the applicant. We appreciate being on the consent agenda. It's proffered. I also wanted to just mention because I didn't see it in the write-up that we did appear before the TA/ITA Committee and presented this to them, and they did vote that it was consistent with the plans for the transition area and had no opposition to it as well. Thank you. Mr.Coston: Thank you. Is there any opposition to this item being placed on the consent agenda? Hearing none. We've asked Commissioner Cromwell to read this item into the record. Mr. Cromwell: The applicant is requesting to rezone a 5.03-acre parcel from AG-1 and AG-2 Agricultural Districts to Conditional R-10 Residential District to develop four new single-family lots with a resulting density of 0.79 units per acre. The site located along Leroy Road is within the transition area and is currently developed with one single-family dwelling. Each new lot would contain over one acre of land and have at least 80 feet of frontage along Leroy Road,satisfying all dimensional requirements of the R-10 District and the lot size and density recommendations for the transition area. A portion of each new lot is proposed to be preserved as open space. The total preservation area is 3.18 plus acres, or approximately 63%, exceeding the 50% minimum open space required by the Transition Area Design Guidelines. Hearing no opposition, this item was placed on the consent agenda. Mr. Coston: Thank you, sir. (The following dialogue reflects the discussion to approve the minutes as apart of the consent agenda in its entirety, which may not have directly followed the above discussion in this document) Mr. Coston: Thank you, Madam Chair. That was the last item on the consent agenda. The Planning Commission places the following applications on the consent agenda: four records of minutes, items number 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Vice Chair. Do I have a motion to approve by consent as read by the Vice Chair? Mr. Coston: I move that these items be accepted. Ms. Cuellar: And do I have a second? Ms. Byler: Second. Ms. Cuellar: And are there any commissioners abstaining on these items on the consent agenda? Mr.Plumlee: I am abstaining from the site visit minutes of December 4th,and I'm also abstaining from item 10 for reasons set forth in a letter with the City Attorney's office. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Commissioner Plumlee. I have a motion to approve the consent agenda by Commissioner Coston, seconded by Commissioner Byler and the noted abstention of Commissioner Plumlee on item#10. The vote is open. Clerk: The vote is open. By recorded vote of 10 to zero with all aforementioned abstentions, all aforementioned minutes and Items 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 have been recommended for approval by consent. Ms. Cuellar: And just to Madam Clerk for clarification on the record, Commissioner Plumlee just wanted to ensure that his vote was correct with the noted abstention. Ms. Alcock: Right. And we'll reflect the correct mover and seconder for the verbatim record. Mr. Coston: As the mover and I think it's John. Ms. Cuellar: oh, I see. Thank you very much. Mr. Camp: Madam Chair. Ms. Cuellar: Yes. Mr. Camp: And it wasn't called out specifically, but it was read in as part of the motion. There are two additional abstentions on those site visit minutes. Those are captured by staff. Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much. It is always our goal to have all of our votes and minutes correct. So,thank you to the public for your patience in that. If you have an application that was on the consent agenda,your request will now be scheduled for an upcoming city council meeting. Staff will contact you about the date for those applicants on the consent agenda. Thank you for your participation. You're welcome to continue to join us here today,but you may also go ahead and leave. So,thank you very much. Vote Tall Commission Member AYE 10 NAY 0 ABS 0 ABSENT 1 Camp X Cromwell X Anderson X B ler X Schoonover X Plumlee X Hi en X Cuellar Chair X Coston Vice Chair X Moor'ani X Mauch X R7.5 B2 A18(PDH2) sgoi�< N oG Rai O Se �� B1 os'� o B�1 4Q ��. V, G� J� R7.5 �o ® site Brink Quality Construction, LLC N Zoning 722 Newtown Road W E Property Polygons s Feet 0 25 50 100 150 200 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 rs2 r rep`` "t7 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: BRINK QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC [Applicant] CHINESE COMM ASSOC OF HAMPTON ETC. [Property Owner] Conditional Rezoning (B-1 Neighborhood Business District& Conditional B-1 Neighborhood Business District to Conditional A-18 Apartment District) for the property located at 722 Newtown Road (GPIN 1468422093). COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 (Ross- Hammond) MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 1.91 acres from B-1 & Conditional B-1 Neighborhood Business District to Conditional A-18 Apartment District in order to develop an 18-unit multifamily community, with a resulting density of 9.6 units per acre. While the acreage meets the standards for A-12, the applicant is requesting A-18 due to the lot coverage being above the A-12 standard, but at 45% is below the 50% maximum of the A-18 District. There is an existing building on-site, the Chinese Community Center, which is proposed to be demolished with this request. The proposed development includes 18 units ranging from 2,300 to 2,800 square feet with a maximum height of approximately 30 feet. Each unit will have a two-car garage along with a two-car driveway. The proffered building elevations include horizontal vinyl lap siding accented by vertical lap siding and brick with asphalt architectural shingles. The applicant is proposing to install the required Category IV landscape buffer along the eastern property line adjacent to the single-family dwellings to the east; however, is requesting a deviation to the requirement to instead install a 6-foot tall vinyl privacy fence along the southern property line which lies adjacent to a nursing home. Additional improvements include the construction of an 11-foot wide sidepath along the entire Newtown Road frontage in accordance with the recommendations of the Active Transportation Plan as well has the required street frontage landscaping. ■ Considerations: The subject property is located within the Suburban Area as identified by the Comprehensive Plan. In terms of broad policy, the Suburban Area supports the existing neighborhood fabric and character, recommending new development be compatible with existing development patterns, scale, and character. The proposed development is compatible in each of the aforementioned areas and is of a similar density to the adjacent property to the north. The development meets Brink Quality Construction, LLC Page 2 of 3 the parking requirements, provides additional parking and storage with a garage for each unit, and provides pedestrian access via sidewalks out to Newtown Road where the existing sidewalk will be improved to an 11-foot sidepath. Staff finds the deviation to the required landscape buffer along the southern property line reasonable, given the scale and multifamily-like design of the adjacent nursing home. A privacy fence will be provided to create some level of buffer for either use while giving residents of the proposed development a small backyard. No letters of support or opposition have been received by staff, and no one from the public spoke on this item at Planning Commission. Further details pertaining to the application, as well as Staffs evaluation, are provided in the attached Staff Report. ■ Recommendation: On December 10, 2025, the Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of this item on the Consent Agenda, by a recorded vote of 10-0. Proffer 1 When the Property is redeveloped, it shall be improved with an eighteen (18) unit townhome condominium community with fencing, landscaping, access and parking substantially as shown on the exhibit entitled "HORIZON 722 — TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM @ 722 NEWTOWN ROAD VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", dated 08.29.2025, prepared by Kimley-Horn, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development and is incorporated herein by this reference (hereinafter"Conceptual Development Plan") Proffer 2 The architectural design and features, along with the dimensions, primary exterior building materials and color palettes of the buildings depicted on the Concept Development Plan will be substantially as depicted and described on the exhibits entitled, "HORIZON 722 BUILDING ELEVATIONS", sheets A4 through A8 dated 08/29/25, prepared by Reich Design Associates, P.L.C. (hereinafter "Building Elevations"). The Building Elevations and Building Renderings have been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and are on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development and are incorporated herein by this reference. A waiver of the required Category IV Landscape Buffer is requested along the southern boundary of the Property shared with the Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Proffer 3 When the Property is developed, the community identification sign and fencing designated on the Conceptual Development Plan shall be as depicted and described on the Exhibit entitled "HORIZON 722 — ELEVATIONS", sheet A2 dated 8/29/25, prepared by Reich Design Associates, P.L.C. (hereinafter "Sign and Fence Details"). The sign and fence details have been exhibited to the Virginia Brink Quality Construction, LLC Page 3 of 3 Beach City Council and are on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development and are incorporated herein by reference. Proffer 4 When the Property is developed, the party of the first part shall record a Declaration submitting the Property to the Condominium Act of the Commonwealth of Virginia which shall include restrictions prohibiting the rental of any unit for a term of less than thirty (30) days and prohibiting the conversion and use of any garage within a unit from vehicular parking or storage space to living area. The Condominium Unit Owners' Association shall be responsible for maintaining all open spaces, common areas, landscaping and other improvements on the Property as depicted on the Concept Plan. Membership, by all residential unit owners, in the Condominium Association shall be mandatory. Proffer 5 Further conditions may be required by the Grantee during detailed Site Plan review and administration of applicable City Codes by all cognizant City agencies and departments to meet all applicable City code requirements. ■ Attachments: Staff Report and Disclosure Statements Location Map Proffers Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval. Planning Commission recommends Approval. Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Departmenttiy City Manager: Agenda • Applicant: Brink • • V_B Property Owner: Chinese Community Association of Hampton Roads, Inc. Planning • • • • December CouncilCity oM a Project Details oa J V i r CARIBE CT Request l °'F �YaERt e m o c C a i`}`�li}t1� N(.( H EaSN\a z.g FOUNTAIN Conditional RezoningB-1 Neighborhood Business �0 1t*�SO ' 1' cr MUTNCT ( g ao«��� o z District & Conditional B-1 Neighborhood Business � V�:►rW., �.,��� 9�°R - N J < District to Conditional A-18 Apartment District) EaC CO ;0 BENTLEY °A WOaLweFTR A., ICT , r` CEDARLh Staff Recommendation � Sl e ZGLEN CTRPfk( Approval S1\16 k __o Staff Planner Asp 7 Michael Hayes 4ti` °4HF o� i °SMITH 'fi�P 1 04 `OQ.r p _ Q CT'KFNCE Locations 722 Newtown Road GP/N m 1468422093 Site Size 2Mpsy�R 1.91 acres F� ,qr A/CUZ Less than 65 d6 DNL Watershed Chesapeake Bay Existing Land Use and Zoning District Assembly use/ B-1 Neighborhood Business Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Districts North opt Multi-family dwellings/A-18 Apartment (PDH-2 �,Ty< Overlay) South Nursing home/ R-7.5 Residential East Single-family dwellings/R-7.5 Residential West Newtown Road, Hampshire Way Shopping center/ B-2 Community Business Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 1 of 18 Background SummaryofProposal • The applicant is requesting to rezone this 1.91-acre split-zoned parcel from B-1 Neighborhood Business District& Conditional B-1 Neighborhood Business District to Conditional A-18 Apartment District to develop a multi-family community with 18 townhouse-style units with a resulting density of 9.6 units per acre. • The parcel is currently split-zoned, with the southern portion of the site being B-1 Neighborhood Business District, and the northern portion of the site being Conditional B-1 Neighborhood Business District. The Conditional B-1 portion of the parcel was rezoned on November 9, 1999, to permit an expansion of the existing Chinese Community Center. That addition was never constructed. • The existing building, located on the southern portion of the site, was constructed in 1990. • The proposed development involves demolishing the existing building and constructing 18 condominium units along a private drive accessed from Newtown Road.The drive terminates in a hammerhead, which is approved by the Fire Department to serve as an emergency vehicle turnaround. • The units are proposed to be between 2,300 and 2,800 square feet each. • The proposed 45% lot coverage satisfies the 50% maximum lot coverage allowed in the A-18 Apartment District. • Each unit is proposed to have its own two-car driveway and two-car garage. Additionally, three guest parking spaces will be provided toward the rear of the development.The proposed development requires 36 spaces, and 39 are provided, thereby satisfying the parking requirement. • The units will be two stories tall, with a maximum height of 29 feet and 8 1/8 inches, which is below the maximum 35 feet height allowed in the A-18 Apartment District. • As depicted on the proffered building elevations,the exterior materials include vinyl lap siding with vertical vinyl siding and brick accents, as well as composite asphalt architectural shingles. • A six-foot tall monument sign with a brick base is proposed at the entrance, to include the required landscaping around the base of the sign. As proposed, the sign meets the dimensional requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. • A Category IV landscape buffer, consisting of evergreen trees branching to the ground or a combination of trees and shrubs, is required along the south and east property lines to provide a physical and visual buffer from the adjacent R-7.5 Residential District. While the applicant is proposing to install the required landscaping along the eastern property line, the applicant is requesting a deviation to the buffer requirement, in accordance with Section 107(i) of the Zoning Ordinance, to install a six-foot tall, earthtone, vinyl fence along the southern property line, adjacent to the existing nursing home, rather than the required landscaping. Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 2 of 18 In accordance with the Active Transportation Plan, the applicant intends to upgrade the existing sidewalks along the Newtown Road frontage of the site to an 11-foot wide sidepath, as depicted on the proffered Concept Plan. Zoning History Map Key No. Request tigMA B2 1 CRZ (R-7.5 to Conditional PDH-2 &A- Sy�RFiygY ,Q���2 18) Approved 03/26/2013 ,ais{PAH2} MDC Approved 03/26/2013 \B2 o Al e,Q o S�iF<ti r CRZ (A-18 to Conditional PDH-2 &A- Fq 2 18) Approved 05/24/2011 CRZ (R-7.5 to Conditional A-18) Approved 05/25/2010 � CUP(Vehicle Rental) Approved o 3 07/03/2012 R7.5 / CUP(Religious Use) Approved 06/27/2006 4 CRZ (R-7.5 to Conditional B-1) Approved 11/09/1999 Application Types CUP: Conditional Use Permit MDP: Modification of Proffers SVR:Subdivision Variance REZ. Rezoning NON: Nonconforming Use LUP:Land Use Plan CRZ: Conditional Rezoning STC:Street Closure STR:Short Term Rental MDC: Modification of FVR: Floodplain Variance Conditions ALT.'Alternative Compliance Evaluation • • • Staff finds the proposed request to rezone the property to Conditional A-18 Apartment District acceptable.The subject property is located within the Suburban Area as identified by the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed development is in keeping with the scale and character of the surrounding area. While the density of 9.6 units per acre is within the threshold permitted within the A-12 Apartment District, the proposed development has a lot coverage of 45%which exceeds the 40% lot coverage permitted in the A- 12 District. As such, the applicant is requesting to conditionally rezone the site to the A-18 Apartment District, which permits lot coverage up to 50%. In working with staff to refine their request, the applicant has created a design that is of similar density to surrounding residential development, while also providing each unit with garage parking and additional driveway spaces. The design also includes the required landscaping between Newtown Road and the front units, including street trees behind the eleven-foot-wide side path, to be installed by the developer, and lower shrubs under the powerlines. Additional landscaping is provided in the front yards of the units. Category IV Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 3 of 18 landscaping is provided at the rear of the lot, which is adjacent to single-family residential lots. However, the applicant is requesting a deviation from the landscape requirement along the southern property line, adjacent to an existing nursing home within the R-7.5 Residential district. The applicant is requesting to deviate from the landscaping requirement in order to provide backyards for each unit and instead proposes to install a six- foot tall, earthtone, vinyl fence along the south property line.The applicant is requesting a deviation to this requirement through the provisions of Section 107(i) of the Zoning Ordinance, which allows the City Council to grant deviations if"for good cause shown upon a finding that there will be no significant detrimental effects on surrounding properties." In Staff's view, the proposed deviation to the landscape requirement will not result in any detrimental effects to the surrounding properties or negatively impact the aesthetics of the area, as it is in keeping with neighboring densities and the scale of buildings. Other than the requested landscape deviation, the proposed development meets the requirements of the zoning ordinance, including setbacks, building height, and parking. Newtown Road has the capacity to accept the traffic generated from this site. Information provided by the Virginia Beach City Public School Staff indicates that the proposed development is within the acceptable threshold for increases in student population. Based on this, the proposal is not expected to negatively impact current student enrollment. The proffered conceptual site plan has been reviewed by the Fire Marshal's Office, and no concerns were raised with the proposed layout or circulation. Further review will be conducted during the final site plan review process. Based on the considerations above, Staff recommends approval of this request, subject to the proffers listed below. lung irnw The following are proffers submitted by the applicant as part of a Conditional Zoning Agreement (CZA). The applicant, consistent with Section 107(h) of the City Zoning Ordinance, has voluntarily submitted these proffers in an attempt to "offset identified problems to the extent that the proposed rezoning is acceptable," (§107(h)(1)). Should this application be approved, the proffers will be recorded at the Circuit Court and serve as conditions restricting the use of the property as proposed with this change of zoning. Proffer 1 When the Property is redeveloped, it shall be improved with an eighteen (18) unit townhome condominium community with fencing, landscaping, access and parking substantially as shown on the exhibit entitled "HORIZON 722 —TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM @ 722 NEWTOWN ROAD VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", dated 08.29.2025, prepared by Kimley-Horn, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development and is incorporated herein by this reference (hereinafter "Conceptual Development Plan") Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 4 of 18 Proffer The architectural design and features, along with the dimensions, primary exterior building materials and color palettes of the buildings depicted on the Concept Development Plan will be substantially as depicted and described on the exhibits entitled, "HORIZON 722 BUILDING ELEVATIONS", sheets A4 through A8 dated 08/29/25, prepared by Reich Design Associates, P.L.C. (hereinafter"Building Elevations").The Building Elevations and Building Renderings have been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and are on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development and are incorporated herein by this reference. A waiver of the required Category IV Landscape Buffer is requested along the southern boundary of the Property shared with the Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Proffer When the Property is developed, the community identification sign and fencing designated on the Conceptual Development Plan shall be as depicted and described on the Exhibit entitled "HORIZON 722—ELEVATIONS", sheet A2 dated 8/29/25, prepared by Reich Design Associates, P.L.C. (hereinafter "Sign and Fence Details"). The sign and fence details have been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and are on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development and are incorporated herein by reference. Proffer 4 When the Property is developed, the party of the first part shall record a Declaration submitting the Property to the Condominium Act of the Commonwealth of Virginia which shall include restrictions prohibiting the rental of any unit for a term of less than thirty (30) days and prohibiting the conversion and use of any garage within a unit from vehicular parking or storage space to living area.The Condominium Unit Owners' Association shall be responsible for maintaining all open spaces, common areas, landscaping and other improvements on the Property as depicted on the Concept Plan. Membership, by all residential unit owners, in the Condominium Association shall be mandatory. Proffer Further conditions may be required by the Grantee during detailed Site Plan review and administration of applicable City Codes by all cognizant City agencies and departments to meet all applicable City code requirements. Staff Comments: Staff has reviewed the Proffers listed above and finds them acceptable. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the agreement and found it to be legally sufficient and in acceptable legal form. Comprehensive Plan Information The Comprehensive Plan designates this site as being located in the Suburban Area. According to the Comprehensive Plan, neighborhoods may be defined as a cohesive arrangement of properties, structures, streets, and uses, within an area most or all of which is residential, that shares distinct physical, social, and economic characteristics." Creating great neighborhoods through stability and sustainability is a key goal for the suburban area. Redevelopment and infill development should share similar characteristics to the existing neighborhood. (p. 1-60, Comp Plan Policy Document) In designing development, such as the one proposed, the following elements from the Reference Handbook should be considered. Vehicle and pedestrian circulation within a site should be safe and convenient. Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 5 of 18 Residences should not front or back up directly onto arterial highways. A high-quality landscape buffer should be designed between the arterial and the residences. Landscaping should be used to improve the quality of the living environment and not designed solely as a buffer from surrounding development. ResourcesNatural & Cultural • The site is located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. There are no known historic or cultural resources that will be affected by this project. Traffic Impacts/Transportation Traft Counts Street Name Present Volume Present Capacity Generated Traffic Existing Land Use Z-No Data Newtown Road 26,300 ADTI 32,700 ADT 1(LOS 4 Available „D)1) Proposed Land Use 3-120 ADT 1 Average Daily Trips 'As defined by an the 'As defined by a 18 4LOS = Level of existing community attached single-family Service center homes Master Transportation Plan(MTP)and Capital Improvement Program(CIP) There are no future projects currently found in the MTP or CIP for this section of Newtown Road. Active Transportation Plan The Active Transportation Plan calls for the upgrade of the sidewalk along Newtown Road to an 11 foot wide sidepath, which may be located at the back of curb. Public Water The site currently connects to City water. Sewer The site currently connects to City sewer. Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 6 of 18 School Impacts Current School Capacity Generation 1 Change 2 Enrollment Tri-Campus Elementary 1,303 students 1.332 students 2 students 2 students Bayside Middle 918 students 979 students 1 student 1 student Bayside High 1,902 students 2,039 students 1 student 1 student 1"Generation" represents the number of students the development will add to the school. 2"Change" represents the difference between the number of potential or actual students generated under the existing zoning and the number generated under the proposed zoning. The number can be positive (additional students) or negative (fewer students). Public Outreach Information Planning Commission • The applicant has a community meeting scheduled for December 4th. • As required by the Zoning Ordinance, the public notice sign(s) was placed on the property on November 10, 2025. • As required by State Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Wednesdays, November 26, 2025 and December 3, 2025. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding the request and the date of the Planning Commission public hearing on November 24, 2025. • This Staff report, as well as all reports for this Planning Commission's meeting, was posted on the Commission's webpage of virginiabeach.gov/pc on December 4, 2025. City Council • As required by City Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Tuesdays,January 6, 2026 and January 13, 2026. • As required by City Code,the adjacent property owners were notified regarding both the request and the date of the City Council's public hearing on January 5, 2026. • The City Clerk's Office posted the materials associated with the application on the City Council website of https://clerk.virginiabeach.gov/city-council on January 16, 2026. Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 7 of 18 Proposed Site Layout i (I o m w og yay� �i r it / �'•, O w fk r r { A I r i : d O ZO f { I O r 'CD M a, w z I p N z il I .... _--' _> ---. .�.s.rx�_�_..:_�-.awe. �-..s,�.�rz�:r:.�-ac:.<•yJ Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 8 of 18 Proposed • Plan SNOI1b`A313 ZZL NOZI80H a. s� e f %i fit r F a t r T 4- FHFF ELL - z 0 J$ \ E m m z m o I i= z _ W 0 � � J W i W .,L K W N H a ) Brink Quality Construction, LLC. 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Agenda Item 6 page 13 of 18 Site Photos WWI- iz- y _ y S aka .x�e i u, > , � N Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 14 of 18 Disclosure DisclosureCITY 0 VIRGINIA V BEACH Statement The disclosures contained in this form are necessary to inform public officials who may vote on the application as to whether they have a conflict of interest under Virginia law.Completion and submission of this form is required for all applications that pertain to City real estate matters or to the development and/or use of property in the City of Virginia Beach requiring action by the City Council, boards, commissions,or other bodies. SECTIONDISCLOSURE APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: as listed on applicotion Brink Quality Construction, LLC,a Virginia limited liability company Is Applicant also the Owner of the subject property? Yeso No@ If no, Property Owner must complete SECTION Z:PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE(page 3). Does Applicant have a Representative?Yes Noo If yes,name Representative: R. Edward Bourdon,Jr., Esq. Is Applicant a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust or unincorporated business? YesONoo if yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that hove a parent-subsidiary 1 or affiliated business entity 1 relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) Yujin Zhuang,Owner Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes • No If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yeso No� If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their inters- APPLICANT SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ: The Applicant must certify whether the following services ore being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity and/or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and/or individual Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, O 0 cross-collateralization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor (i) O Sharon Bai,Swell Realty Co. Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 1 of 3 Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 15 of 18 Disclosure SECTIONAPPLICANT DISCLOSURE •. SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and or individual Accounting/Tax Return Preparation O Architect/Designer/Landscape @ © Armond G.Reich,AIA,Reich Design Associates,PLC Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor (F) 1 © Brink Quality Construction,LLC Engineer/Surveyor/Agent (F) © Laurence Benson,Kimley-Horn Legal Services O © R.Edward Bourdon,Jr.,Esq.,Sykes,Bourdon,Ahern&Levy,P.C. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION READ:1 certify that oil information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.l understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Brink Quality Construction;LLC Yujin Zhuang, Owner Applicant Name(Print) Applicant Signature Date 1'Parent-subsidiary relationship"means"a relationship that exists when one corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of another corporation."See State and Local Government Conflict of interests Act,VA.Code§2.2-3101. 2 Affiliated business entity relationship"means"a relationship,other than parent-subsidiary relationship, that exists when N one business entity has a controlling ownership interest in the other business entity,(ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling owner in the other entity,or(iii)there is shared management or control between the business entities.Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an offilioted business entity relationship include that the some person or substantially the some person own or manage the two entities;there are common or commingled funds or assets;the business entities share the use of the some offices or employees or otherwise share activities,resources or personnel on a regular basis;or there is otherwise a close working relationship between the entities,"See State and Local Government Conflict of interests Act,Va.Code§2.2-3101. FOR CITY USE ONLY: No changes as of(date): 1.1512026 Alexis Bailey � 1.i� � ��h�/ 1/5/2026 Staff Name(Print) Staff Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 2 of 3 Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 16 of 18 Disclosure SECTION - • - OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Chinese Community Association of Hampton Roads, Inc. Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business? YesON-0 If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity z relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) George Wong,Chairman;Gary Mah,President;Benny Wong,Secretary;Linda Ark,Director;John Wong,Director Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes(!) No0 If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: Applicant KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes 0 No If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified. (Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER (Nome entity and/or individual Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, O O cross-col late raIization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor (�) 0 Bobby Beasley,III,Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 0 Architect/Designer/Landscape O O Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor 0 Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 0 Legal Services (�) 0 Robert L.Gutterman,P.C. PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that ail information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing,I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Gary Mah, President_ -C' j� / �— OS, 2q,`2072 - Property Owner Name(Print) Property Owner Signature Date Disclosure Statement ( rev. May-2024 page 3 of 3 Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 17 of 18 Next Steps • Upon receiving a recommendation from Planning Commission, this request will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing. Staff will inform the applicant and/or their representative of the date of the hearing in the upcoming days. • Following City Council's decision, the applicant will receive a decision letter from Staff. • Once the conditions of approval are in place and/or completed, the applicant must contact the Zoning Division of the Planning Department to obtain verification that the conditions have been met. Contact the Zoning Division at 757-385-8074. • If the request requires land disturbance and/or a subdivision of property, please contact the Development Services Center(DSC) to discuss next steps for site plan/plat review. Contact the DSC at 757-385-4621 or the Development Liaison Team at 757-385-5692. • Please note that further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/ Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. • The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Agenda Item 6 page 18 of 18 r BRINK QUALITY CONSTRUCTION,LLC,a Virginia limited liability company CHINESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF HAMPTON ROADS, INC., a Virginia non- stock corporation TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia THIS AGREEMENT, made this 291h day of August, 2025, by and between BRINK QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, party of the first part, Grantor; CHINESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF HAMPTON ROADS, INC., a Virginia corporation, party of the second part, Grantor; and THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, party of the third part, Grantee. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the party of the second part is the owner of a certain parcel of property located in the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,containing approximately 1.910 acres as more particularly described as "THE PROPERTY" on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, the party of the first part as contract purchaser of the Property has initiated a conditional amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia, by petition addressed to the Grantee so as to change the Zoning Classification of the Property from Conditional B-1 Neighborhood Business District to Conditional A-18 Apartment District;and GPIN: 1468-42-2093-0000 Prepared by: R.Edward Bourdon,Jr.,Esq.,VSB#22160 Sykes,Bourdon,Ahem&Levy,P.C. 4429 Bonney Road Suite 500 Virginia Beach,Virginia 23462 WHEREAS, the Grantee's policy is to provide only for the orderly development of land for various purposes through zoning and other land development legislation; and WHEREAS, the Grantor acknowledges that competing and sometimes incompatible uses conflict and that in order to permit differing uses on and in the area of the Property and at the same time to recognize the effects of change, and the need for various types of uses, certain reasonable conditions governing the use of the Property for the protection of the community that are not generally applicable to land similarly zoned are needed to cope with the situation to which the Grantor's rezoning application gives rise; and WHEREAS,the Grantor has voluntarily proffered,in writing,in advance of and prior to the public hearing before the Grantee,as a part of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Map, in addition to the regulations provided for the Apartment District by the existing overall Zoning Ordinance, the following reasonable conditions related to the physical development, operation, and use of the Property to be adopted as a part of said amendment to the Zoning Map relative and applicable to the Property,which has a reasonable relation to the rezoning and the need for which is generated by the rezoning. NOW, THEREFORE, the Grantor, for itself, its successors, personal representatives, assigns, grantees, and other successors in title or interest, voluntarily and without any requirement by or exaction from the Grantee or its governing body and without any element of compulsion or quid pro quo for zoning,rezoning,site plan,building permit,or subdivision approval, hereby make the following declaration of conditions and restrictions which shall restrict and govern the physical development, operation,and use of the Property and hereby covenant and agree that this declaration shall constitute covenants running with the Property, which shall be binding upon the Property and upon all parties and persons claiming under or through the Grantor, its successors, personal representatives, assigns, grantees,and other successors in interest or title: 1. When the Property is redeveloped, it shall be improved with an eighteen (18) unit townhome condominium community with fencing, landscaping, access and parking substantially as shown on the exhibit entitled "HORIZON 722 - TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM AT 722 NEWTOWN ROAD VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", dated 2 08.29.2025, prepared by Kimley-Horn, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development and is incorporated herein by this reference (hereinafter "Conceptual Development Plan") 2. The architectural design and features, along with the dimensions, primary exterior building materials and color palettes of the buildings depicted on the Concept Development Plan will be substantially as depicted and described on the exhibits entitled, "HORIZON 722 ELEVATIONS", sheets A4 through A8 dated 08/29/25, prepared by Reich Design Associates, P.L.C. (hereinafter "Building Elevations"). The Building Elevations and Building Renderings have been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council andi are on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development and are incorporated herein by this reference. A waiver of the required Category IV Landscape Buffer is requested along the southern boundary of the Property shared with the Heritage Hall Nursing Home. 3. When the Property is developed, the community identification sign and fencing designated on the Conceptual Development Plan shall be as depicted and described on the Exhibit entitled "HORIZON 722-ELEVATIONS",sheet A2 dated 8/29/25, prepared by Reich Design Associates,P.L.C. (hereinafter"Sign and Fence Details"). The sign and fence details have been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and are on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development and are incorporated herein by this reference. 4. When the Property is developed, the party of the first part shall record a Declaration submitting the Property to the Condominium Act of the Commonwealth of Virginia which shall include restrictions prohibiting the rental of any unit for a term of less than thirty(30) days and prohibiting the conversion and use of any garage within a unit from vehicular parking or storage space to living area. The Condominium Unit Owners' Association shall be responsible for maintaining all open spaces,common areas,landscaping and other improvements on the Property as depicted on the Concept Plan. Membership,by all residential unit owners,in the Condominium Association shall be mandatory. 3 5. Further conditions may be required by the Grantee during detailed Site Plan review and administration of applicable City codes by all cognizant City agencies and departments to meet all applicable City code requirements. All references hereinabove to the A-18 Apartment District and to the requirements and regulations applicable thereto refer to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in force as of the date of approval of this Agreement by City Council,which are by this reference incorporated herein. The above conditions, having been proffered by the Grantors and allowed and accepted by the Grantee as part of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, shall continue in full force and effect until a subsequent amendment changes the zoning of the Property and specifically repeals such conditions. Such conditions shall continue despite a subsequent amendment to the Zoning Ordinance even if the subsequent amendment is part of a comprehensive implementation of a new or substantially revised Zoning Ordinance until specifically repealed. The conditions, however, may be repealed, amended, or varied by written instrument recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia, and executed by the record owner of the Property at the time of recordation of such instrument, provided that said instrument is consented to by the Grantee in writing as evidenced by a certified copy of an ordinance or a resolution adopted by the governing body of the Grantee,after a public hearing before the Grantee which was advertised pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Said ordinance or resolution shall be recorded along with said instrument as conclusive evidence of such consent, and if not so recorded,said instrument shall be void. The Grantors covenant and agree that: (1) The Zoning Administrator of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, shall be vested with all necessary authority, on behalf of the governing body of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, to administer and enforce the foregoing conditions and restrictions, including the authority (a) to order,in writing, that any noncompliance with such conditions be remedied;and (b) to bring legal action or suit to insure compliance with such conditions, 4 including mandatory or prohibitory injunction, abatement, damages, or other appropriate action,suit, or proceeding, (2) The failure to meet all conditions and restrictions shall constitute cause to deny the issuance of any of the required building or occupancy permits as may be appropriate; (3) If aggrieved by any decision of the Zoning Administrator, made pursuant to these provisions, the Grantors shall petition the governing body for the review thereof prior to instituting proceedings in court; and (4) The Zoning Map may show by an appropriate symbol on the map the existence of conditions attaching to the zoning of the Property, and the ordinances and the conditions may be made readily available and accessible for public inspection in the office of the Zoning Administrator and in the Planning Department, and they shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia, and indexed in the names of the Grantors and the Grantee. 5 WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: Brink Quality Construction, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company BY - -_ (SEAL) Yujin Zhuang,Owner STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2nd day of September, 2025,by Yujin Zhuang,Owner of Brink Quality Construction,LLC,a Virginia limited liability company,Grantor. Notary Public My Commission Expires: August 31,2026 ";0,`'G0 0 �R�`�i,4 Notary Registration Number: 192628 ��•` y�FA►-ty���o°•. `r•0� :CC12 •0 V • NODQ�•.�� oo••b•••NOT °jisusss's 6 WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: Chinese Community Association of Hampton Roads, Inc.,a Virginia non-stock corporation By: (SEAL) Gary ah,President STATE OF.VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of koj S+ 2025,by Gary Mah,President of Chinese unity Association of Hampton Roads,Inc.,a Virginia non-stock corporation,Grant otary Public ��thunur►�, . My Commission Expires r � F a Notary Registration Number: ,Z.,, ''•......... t: 01 7 EXHIBIT "A" THE PROPERTY ALL THAT certain lot,piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereon, lying,situate and being in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and being known,numbered and designated as Parcel A,as shown on that certain plat entitled,"Resubdivision of Property owned by Chinese Community Culture Club, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, dated April 9, 2001", which said plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Map Book 296, at Page 10, and to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the property. GPIN: 1468-42-2093-0000 H:\AM\~Conditional Rezoning\-Brink Quality Construction\Proffer Agreement final 11-07-2025.docx 8 Virginia Beach Planning Commission December 10, 2025 City Council Chambers Formal Hearing, 12:00 P.M. Public Meeting Item 06 Brink Quality Construction Recommendation: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Discussion Mr. Coston: Thank you, sir. Our next item is, Item 6,Brink Quality Construction, LLC. Mr. Bourdon: Again, for the record, Eddie Bourdon, Virginia Beach attorney representing the applicant. Sean,the owner of Brink Quality Construction and some of his employees are here with us this afternoon. Again,we appreciate being placed on the consent agenda. I neglected to thank our departing planner, unfortunately Michael Hayes, for his work on the previous application and on this application, and you know, he'll be missed and we appreciate his service and appreciate being on the consent agenda. Thank you. Mr. Coston: Is there any opposition to this item being placed on the consent agenda? Hearing none. We have asked Commissioner Byler to read this item into the record. Ms. Byler: The applicant is requesting to rezone this 1.91-acre split-zoned parcel from B-I Neighborhood Business District and Conditional B-1 Neighborhood Business District to Conditional A-18 Apartment District to develop a multifamily community with 18 townhouse- style units with a resulting density of 9.6 units per acre. Each of the 18 proposed town home-style units will have a two-car attached garage. Staff finds the proposed request to rezone the property to A-18 Apartment District acceptable. The subject property is located within the Suburban Area as identified by the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed development is in keeping with the scale and character of the surrounding area. We know of no opposition and with staff approval, we consider this appropriate for the consent agenda. Mr. Coston: Thank you. (The following dialogue reflects the discussion to approve the minutes as apart of the consent agenda in its entirety, which may not have directly followed the above discussion in this document) Mr. Coston: Thank you, Madam Chair. That was the last item on the consent agenda. The Planning Commission places the following applications on the consent agenda: four records of minutes, items number 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13,and 14. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Vice Chair. Do I have a motion to approve by consent as read by the Vice Chair? Mr. Coston: I move that these items be accepted. Ms. Cuellar: And do I have a second? Ms. Byler: Second. Ms. Cuellar: And are there any commissioners abstaining on these items on the consent agenda? Mr.Plumlee: I am abstaining from the site visit minutes of December 4th,and I'm also abstaining from item 10 for reasons set forth in a letter with the City Attorney's office. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Commissioner Plumlee. I have a motion to approve the consent agenda by Commissioner Coston, seconded by Commissioner Byler and the noted abstention of Commissioner Plumlee on item#10. The vote is open. Clerk: The vote is open. By recorded vote of 10 to zero with all aforementioned abstentions, all aforementioned minutes and Items 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 have been recommended for approval by consent. Ms. Cuellar: And just to Madam Clerk for clarification on the record, Commissioner Plumlee just wanted to ensure that his vote was correct with the noted abstention. Ms. Alcock: Right. And we'll reflect the correct mover and seconder for the verbatim record. Mr. Coston: As the mover and I think it's John. Ms. Cuellar: oh, I see. Thank you very much. Mr. Camp: Madam Chair. Ms. Cuellar: Yes. Mr. Camp: And it wasn't called out specifically, but it was read in as part of the motion. There are two additional abstentions on those site visit minutes. Those are captured by staff. Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much. It is always our goal to have all of our votes and minutes correct. So,thank you to the public for your patience in that. If you have an application that was on the consent agenda,your request will now be scheduled for an upcoming city council meeting. Staff will contact you about the date for those applicants on the consent agenda. Thank you for your participation. You're welcome to continue to join us here today, but you may also go ahead and leave. So,'thank you very much. Vote Tall Commission Member AYE 10 NAY 0 ABS 0 ABSENT 1 Camp X Cromwell X Anderson X B ler X Schoonover X Plumlee X Hi en X Cuellar Chair X Coston Vice Chair X Moor'ani X Mauch X PMEG01 oo DA GPM C GAME B2 N� O Q O i V d oM yN1 NPv� N ® site Michael D. Sifen, Inc. Zoning 1120 First Colonial Road wr_ Property Polygons S Feet 0 25 50 100 150 200 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: MICHAEL D SIFEN INC [Applicant] 1120 FIRST COLONIAL STORAGE LLC [Property Owner] Conditional Rezoning (0-2 Office District to Conditional B-2 Community Business District) and Conditional Use Permit (Mini- Warehouse) for the property located at 1120 First Colonial Road (GPIN 2408547489). COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 (Remick) MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The applicant is requesting to conditionally rezone the 2.19-acre parcel along with a Conditional Use Permit in order to construct and operate a mini-warehouse facility on the subject property. The site, which currently contains a 2-story medical office building, lies within the 70-75 dB noise zone and the Suburban Focus Area 5 — First Colonial Medical Corridor. If approved, the applicant intends to demolish the existing building on-site and construct a 3-story self-storage facility with a total floor area of approximately 150,000 square feet and a maximum height of 35 feet. The facility is accessible to customers 24-hours a day, while typical office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The proffered elevations include a combination of brick and metal siding with metal accents and an EIFS parapet, all in shades of brown and cream. The front elevation includes a series of faux windows and is anchored by the office space in the southwest corner of the building, which includes a mix of storefront windows, doors, and brick. To provide additional visual relief, the applicant has proposed faux windows evenly spaced along all other sides of the structure. In accordance with the City's Active Transportation Plan, the applicant has proffered the installation of an 11-foot wide shared-use path along the First Colonial Road frontage. ■ Considerations: The subject property is within the Suburban Focus Area 5— First Colonial Medical Corridor. The adopted policies for this area support uses that build off Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, providing additional medical office space, uses that serve the medical industry and its workers, or are distinctly complementary to the medical uses in the corridor. While the AICUZ overlay excludes the potential for residential uses, a variety of office, retail, restaurant, and service uses are Michael D. Sifen Inc Page 2 of 5 compatible with both the First Colonial Medical Corridor and the 70-75dB AICUZ noise contour. While Staff recognize the applicant's effort to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the thoughtful building design, which is intended to look more like a traditional office building rather than a self-storage facility, since the use does not conform to the Comprehensive Plan's recommendations for the Corridor, staff recommends denial of the request. Following the Planning Commission hearing, the applicant updated the proffered conceptual plan to address some of the concerns raised by staff and the Commission, including a reduction in the number of parking spaces, redesign of the entrance to meet Public Works commercial entrance standards, and designing the site to provide potential internal connections to the adjacent properties. Additionally, the applicant intends to design and construct the facility in such a way that the first floor could be converted to an office or similar use in the future should market demands support such uses. No letters of support or opposition were received by Staff, and no members of the public spoke at the Planning Commission public hearing. Further details pertaining to the application, as well as Staffs evaluation, are provided in the attached Staff Report. ■ Recommendation: On December 10, 2025, the Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of this request by a vote of 9 to 1. Conditional Rezoning Proffer 1 When the Property is developed, it shall be developed with the access, site layout, fencing and landscaping substantially as shown on the exhibit entitled, "CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FOR FIRST COLONIAL SELF STORAGE GPIN 2408-54-7489-0000 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", dated 09-18-2025 ("Site Plan"), which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and are incorporated herein by this reference. Proffer 2 The exterior of the building depicted on the Site Plan shall be substantially similar in appearance, architectural features and materials as depicted and described on the exhibits entitled, "First Colonial Storage Elevations" and "Pictorial Rendering", each dated 9-24-25, and the First Colonial Storage Fence Exhibit dated 10-06-25, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and are on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning ("Elevations") and are incorporated herein by this reference. Michael D. Sifen Inc Page 3 of 5 Proffer 3 The freestanding sign in the location depicted on the Site Plan shall have a brick or brick veneer base height not to exceed eight (8) feet and appearance substantially as shown on the exhibit titled "First Colonial Storage — Monument Sign Exhibit" dated October 6, 2025, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and incorporated herein by reference. Proffer 4 As depicted on the Site Plan, the access to the Property shall be solely from the one (1) curb cut and median break on First Colonial Road and there will not be any refuse dumpster on the Site. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded, directed, shaded, and focused to direct light down onto the premises and away from adjoining properties. Proffer 5 Should the Property at any time not be used for self-storage, the only permitted uses in the Conditional B-2 General Business District on this Property shall be limited to Business Studios, Offices and Clinics. Proffer 6 Further conditions may be required by the Grantee during detailed Site Plan review and administration of applicable City codes by all cognizant City agencies and departments to meet all applicable City code requirements. Conditional Use Permit 1. When the Property is developed, it shall be developed with the access, site layout, fencing and landscaping substantially as shown on the exhibit entitled, "CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FOR FIRST COLONIAL SELF STORAGE GPIN 2408-54-7489-0000 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", dated 09-18-2025, prepared by CECS, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning & Community Development. 2. Prior to site plan approval, the site entrance shall be designed and constructed in accordance with all applicable Public Works Design Standards, including, but not limited to, entrance width, radii, and throat length. 3. The exterior of the building depicted on the Site Plan shall be substantially similar in appearance, architectural features and materials as depicted and described on the exhibits entitled, "First Colonial Storage Elevations" and "Pictorial Rendering", each dated 9-24-25, and the First Colonial Storage Fence Exhibit dated 10-06-25, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Michael D. Sifen Inc Page 4 of 5 Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning & Community Development. 4. The freestanding sign in the location depicted on the Site Plan shall have a brick or brick veneer base height not to exceed eight (8) feet and appearance substantially as shown on the exhibit titled "First Colonial Storage — Monument Sign Exhibit" dated October 6, 2025, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning & Community Development. 5. All on-site signage must meet the requirements and regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. A separate permit from the Department of Planning & Community Development is required for any new signage installed on the site. 6. Prior to the approval of the site plan, a Lighting Plan shall be provided to the Department of Planning and Community Development for review and approval. All outdoor lights shall comply with the following: a. Shielded to direct light and glare onto the premises, said lighting and glare shall be deflected, shaded, and focused away from all adjoining property and right-of-way. b. Lighting fixtures shall not be erected any higher than fourteen (14) feet except where a deviation has been granted. 7. The storage units shall be used only for storage of goods. The units shall not be used for office purposes, band rehearsals, residential dwellings, or any other purpose not consistent with the storage of goods. 8. There shall be no exterior (outside) storage on the property. 9. Parking above the maximum number of parking spaces shall only be permitted with approval by the Planning Director pursuant to Section 203(b)(9) of the Zoning Ordinance. 10. Prior to site plan approval, the applicant shall demonstrate on the site plan vehicular cross-access through the parking area to adjacent streets, where feasible and subject to City approval. 11. The first floor of the building shall be designed and constructed in a manner that allows for future conversion to office use, subject to compliance with all applicable codes at that time of conversion. Michael D. Sifen Inc Page 5 of 5 ■ Attachments: Staff Report and Disclosure Statements Location Map Proffer Agreement Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing Proposed Proffered Plan dated 09.18.2025 Proposed Proffered Plan, including Planning Commission recommendations dated 09.18.2025 Recommended Action: Staff recommends Denial. Planning Commission recommends Approval. r' Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department City Manager: ��� Agenda Applicant: Property Owner: 1120 First Colonial Storage, LLC Planning Commission • December 1 2025 V_B_ CouncilCity • '- Project Details Requests Rezoning (0-2 Office District to Conditional B-2 Community Business District) � �rdur t� �toatcr_ 'ems " Conditional Use Permit (Mini-warehouse) Staff'Recommendation A, •x - - Denial AO v Staff Planner fl Npy G� Michael Hayes zF�atsa :F tpo N 4 Location nnrar�� x+pk� piw.�� 1120 First Colonial Road - GPIN 2408547489 Site Size wocx�s a�o�n iH ��,ttP,pEM4tlhp �� ; 2.19 acres are AICUZ 70-75 dB DNL Watershed Chesapeake Bay Existing Land Use and Zoning District , Medical office/0-2 Office " , Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Districts North Retail, medical office/ B-2 Community Business, 0- 2 Office South Medical office/0-2 Office East Housing for seniors and disabled persons/0-2 Office West First Colonial Road Medical & dental offices/0-1 Office, 0-2 Office Michael D Sifen, Inca Agenda Items 7& 8 page 1 of 19 Background SummaryofProposal • The applicant is requesting to rezone a 2.19-acre parcel from 0-2 Office District to Conditional B-2 Community Business District and a Conditional Use Permit for a Mini-Warehouse in order to construct a three-story climate-controlled self-storage facility. • The property is located within the Suburban Focus Area 5—First Colonial Medical Corridor. The existing building on the site, currently used for a medical office, will be demolished. • The site is proposed to be redeveloped with a building footprint of 50,150 square feet and a total floor area of approximately 150,150 square feet. The height of the proposed building will be 35 feet. • As depicted on the proffered conceptual site plan, the loading area will be located on the south side of the building and not facing First Colonial Road. • In accordance with the Active Transportation Plan, the applicant proposes to install an 11-foot wide shared- use path, along First Colonial Road at the front of the site. • A landscape buffer consisting of shade trees and shrubs is proposed to be installed behind the shared-use path. Additional landscaping proposed includes treed islands in the parking lot, foundation plantings on the front of the building, and the required plantings around the proposed sign in accordance with the City's Landscaping Guide. • A six-foot tall faux wrought iron aluminum fence is proposed to enclose the loading area on the side of the building. It will extend across the drive aisle leading to the loading area from just behind the front of the building, run parallel to the side property line, then come back across to tie into the rear of the building. • The proffered elevations show the exterior building materials to be a combination of brick and metal siding with metal accents and EIFS parapet, all in shades of cream and brown.The front elevation includes a series of faux windows and is anchored by the office space in the southwest corner of the building which includes a mix of storefront windows, doors, and brick. To provide additional visual relief, the applicant has proposed faux windows evenly spaced along all other sides of the structure. • The facility will be accessible 24-hours a day to customers renting a storage space.The typical hours of operation for the office are 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.The typical staffing for the facility is three to five employees. • An eight-foot-tall freestanding monument-style sign is proposed in the northwest corner of the site along First Colonial Road. The monument-style sign will include a brick base and will utilize colors and materials to match the proposed building. • The proffered conceptual site plan limits parking to a parking lot at the front of the site between the proposed building and First Colonial Road. Per Section 203(a)(32) of the Zoning Ordinance,the minimum Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 2 of 19 required parking spaces for this use are five spaces, which is based upon the maximum number of workers on a single shift. The proposed conceptual site plan shows 20 parking spaces provided. Per Section 203(b)(8) of the Zoning Ordinance, development in a business district may not exceed the minimum number of required spaces by 50%, 8 total spaces in this instance.The proposed number of spaces exceeds this requirement by 12 spaces. Zoning Map Key No. Request 02 o� 1 CRZ (0-2 to Conditional B-2) 02 3 s►~ PM��Q�° \ Approved 12/05/2017 t 2 REZ(0-2 to 0-1) Approved A1$ 07/07/2009 3 CUP(Convalescent/nursing home) 02 ' 2 Approved 08/12/1992 CRZ (A-2 to Conditional 0-1) 01 Approved 03/09/1987 oz Application Types CUP: Conditional Use Permit MDP: Modification of Proffers SVR:Subdivision Variance REZ: Rezoning NON: Nonconforming Use LUP:Land Use Plan CRZ: Conditional Rezoning STC:Street Closure STR:Short Term Rental MDC: Modification of FVR: Floodplain Variance Conditions ALT. Alternative Compliance Evaluation - • • • In Staff's opinion, the requests to rezone the parcel from 0-2 Office District to Conditional B-2 Community Business, along with the Conditional Use Permit for a Mini-Warehouse to develop and operate a self-storage facility, is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies for the Suburban Focus Area 5 - First Colonial Medical Corridor and is therefore unacceptable.The First Colonial Medical Corridor is anchored by Virginia Beach General Hospital, and the adopted policy recommends that the corridor provide medical-related uses as well as uses that complement or provide services to medical facilities. A mini-warehouse could potentially be supported in this area if the development incorporated medical offices or related uses on the first floor. This would continue the active medical presence on the site, meet City's policy, enhance the character of the medical corridor, while also providing for the market the applicant wishes to target. However, a three-story, 150,000 square foot storage facility without other uses incorporated into the development does not align with the vision of, and detracts from, this corridor. Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 3 of 19 The proposed development meets the dimensional standards for the proposed B-2 Community Business District, as well as landscaping requirements. The parking proposed exceeds the maximum permitted by Section 203 of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires one space per employee on the largest shift, which according to the applicant, would be 5 parking spaces, and permits up to 50% more spaces, totaling 8 spaces. For the 12 spaces over, approval must be granted by the Planning Director prior to site plan approval.The applicant has also proffered building, sign, and fence elevations. The building is intended to have the aesthetic of an office building and includes a significant amount of brick veneer on the facade, storefront windows and doors to highlight the office area for the storage facility, and faux windows evenly spaced along all sides of the building. The sign matches the style and materials of the building, and the fence is an aluminum faux wrought iron style. Since Mini-warehouse uses produce significantly less traffic than other commercial uses, including medical offices, the proposed use will not have a negative impact on traffic on First Colonial Road. Although staff recognize and appreciate the thoughtful building design, including the incorporation of a mix of materials and colors as well as the use of windows and faux windows to break up the fa4ade, staff does not support the proposal, as the use does not conform to the Comprehensive Plan's recommendation for this location and therefore recommends denial of the requests. Should the Planning Commission find these requests to be appropriate for this site, Staff has included the proffers and recommended conditions below. The following are proffers submitted by the applicant as part of a Conditional Zoning Agreement (CZA). The applicant, consistent with Section 107(h) of the City Zoning Ordinance, has voluntarily submitted these proffers in an attempt to "offset identified problems to the extent that the proposed rezoning is acceptable," (§107(h)(1)). Should this application be approved,the proffers will be recorded at the Circuit Court and serve as conditions restricting the use of the property as proposed with this change of zoning. Proffer 1 When the Property is developed, it shall be developed with the access, site layout, fencing and landscaping substantially as shown on the exhibit entitled, "CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FOR FIRST COLONIAL SELF STORAGE GPIN 2408-54-7489-0000 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", dated 09-18-2025 ("Site Plan"), which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and are incorporated herein by this reference. Proffer The exterior of the building depicted on the Site Plan shall be substantially similar in appearance, architectural features and materials as depicted and described on the exhibits entitled, "First Colonial Storage Elevations" and "Pictorial Rendering", each dated 9-24-25, and the First Colonial Storage Fence Exhibit dated 10-06-25, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and are on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning ("Elevations") and are incorporated herein by this reference. Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 &8 page 4 of 19 Proffer 3 The freestanding sign in the location depicted on the Site Plan shall have a brick or brick veneer base height not to exceed eight (8) feet and appearance substantially as shown on the exhibit titled "First Colonial Storage —Monument Sign Exhibit" dated October 6, 2025, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and incorporated herein by reference. Proffer 4 As depicted on the Site Plan, the access to the Property shall be solely from the one (1) curb cut and median break on First Colonial Road and there will not be any refuse dumpster on the Site. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded, directed, shaded, and focused to direct light down onto the premises and away from adjoining properties. Proffers Should the Property at any time not be used for self storage, the only permitted uses in the Conditional B-2 General Business District on this Property shall be limited to Business Studios, Offices and Clinics. Proffer 6 Further conditions may be required by the Grantee during detailed Site Plan review and administration of applicable City codes by all cognizant City agencies and departments to meet all applicable City code requirements. Staff Comments: Staff has reviewed the Proffers listed above and finds them acceptable. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the agreement and found it to be legally sufficient and in acceptable legal form. Recommended Conditions (Conditional Use Permit) 1. When the Property is developed, it shall be developed with the access, site layout, fencing and landscaping substantially as shown on the exhibit entitled, "CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FOR FIRST COLONIAL SELF STORAGE GPIN 2408-54-7489-0000 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA". dated 09-18-2025, prepared by CECS, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning& Community Development. 2. Prior to site plan approval, the site entrance shall be designed and constructed in accordance with all applicable Public Works Design Standards, including, but not limited to, entrance width, radii, and throat length. 3. The exterior of the building depicted on the Site Plan shall be substantially similar in appearance, architectural features and materials as depicted and described on the exhibits entitled, "First Colonial Storage Elevations" and "Pictorial Rendering", each dated 9-24-25, and the First Colonial Storage Fence Exhibit dated 10-06-25, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning & Community Development. 4. The freestanding sign in the location depicted on the Site Plan shall have a brick or brick veneer base height not to exceed eight (8) feet and appearance substantially as shown on the exhibit titled "First Colonial Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7&8 page 5 of 19 Storage— Monument Sign Exhibit" dated October 6, 2025, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning& Community Development. 5. All on-site signage must meet the requirements and regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. A separate permit from the Department of Planning & Community Development is required for any new signage installed on the site. 6. Prior to the approval of the site plan, a Lighting Plan shall be provided to the Department of Planning and Community Development for review and approval. All outdoor lights shall comply with the following: a. Shielded to direct light and glare onto the premises, said lighting and glare shall be deflected, shaded, and focused away from all adjoining property and right-of-way. b. Lighting fixtures shall not be erected any higher than fourteen (14) feet except where a deviation has been granted. 7. The storage units shall be used only for storage of goods.The units shall not be used for office purposes, band rehearsals, residential dwellings, or any other purpose not consistent with the storage of goods. 8. There shall be no exterior(outside) storage on the property. 9. Parking above the maximum number of parking spaces shall only be permitted with approval by the Planning Director pursuant to Section 203(b)(9) of the Zoning Ordinance. 10. Prior to site plan approval, the applicant shall demonstrate on the site plan vehicular cross-access through the parking area to adjacent streets, where feasible and subject to City approval. 11. The first floor of the building shall be designed and constructed in a manner that allows for future conversion to office use, subject to compliance with all applicable codes at that time of conversion. Comprehensive The Comprehensive Plan recognizes this location as falling within the Suburban Area with the primary guiding principle for the Suburban Area being to create "Great Neighborhoods". Creating great neighborhoods requires support of the residential areas with complementary non-residential uses in a way that creates stability and sustainability. (p. 1-60, Comprehensive Plan Policy Document)The Plan also includes recommendations specific to the Suburban Focus Area 5 - First Colonial Medical Corridor, including giving priority to infill development that complements the area's medical and healthcare uses, and further recognizes that uses that support the elderly are particularly appropriate in this corridor. (p. 1-87, Comprehensive Plan Policy Document) ResourcesNatural & Cultural • The site is located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. There are no known historic or cultural resources that will be affected by this project. Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 6 of 19 Traffic Impacts/Transportation Traffic Counts Street Marne Present Volume Present Capacity Generated Traffic.; First Colonial Road 28,300 ADT' 34,800 ADT 1(LOS 4 Existing Land Use Z-851 ADT „ D ) Proposed Land Use 3-194 ADT 1 Average Daily Trips 2As defined by an 3As defined by a 4LOS = Level of 25,000 SF Medical 150,000 SF Self Service Office Storage Facility Master Transportation Plan(MTP)and Capital Improvement Program(CIP) First Colonial Road in the vicinity of this application is considered a four-lane divided major urban arterial. The existing infrastructure is currently within a 90-foot right-of-way. The MTP proposes a four-lane facility within a 145-foot right-of-way. There are currently no CIP projects slated for this segment of the roadway. Active Transportation Plan The Active Transportation Plan proposes a minimum 11-foot wide shared-use path along First Colonial Road. Public Utility Impacts Water City water is available at the site, and the proposed project must connect to it.There is a 16-inch city water transmission main along First Colonial Road. Sewer City sanitary sewer is available at the site, and the proposed project must connect to it. There is a 15-inch city sanitary sewer gravity main along First Colonial Road. Public Outreach Information Planning Commission • As required by the Zoning Ordinance,the public notice sign(s) was placed on the property on November 10, 2025. • As required by State Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Wednesdays, November 26, 2025 and December 3, 2025. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding the request and the date of the Planning Commission public hearing on November 24, 2025. Michael D Sifen, Inca Agenda Items 7&8 page 7 of 19 • This Staff report, as well as all reports for this Planning Commission's meeting, was posted on the Commission's webpage of virginiabeach.gov/pc on December 4, 2025. City Council • As required by City Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Tuesdays,January 6, 2026 and January 13, 2026. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding both the request and the date of the City Council's public hearing on January 5, 2026. • The City Clerk's Office posted the materials associated with the application on the City Council website of https://clerk.virginiabeach.gov/city-council on January 16, 2026. Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 &8 page 8 of 19 Proposed Site Layout F s _— — 3`JVk30is CBS-TVINOIOJ 15H1� _ .1 � RggY I o q Af! e 1 G 4 e WsybS$ � ,� 2 fee alpp@� gp it fug f.. ya• .� F. IF �aa r .v dam. a n �x y Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 9 of 19 Proposed Elevation Plan II 1� ilk! II it 1� IL116�1� i II it y i it 1 1 i II 11' j --�� • it it 1' Propose• i •ing Ren• erings �I at. t ,u t ,s t bQ N L 4 . G� a-+ �4 r 1 i a .�t Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 11 of 19 Proposed Building Renderings sk;: y ' r�. r . i bG 'v o t Sri r(t Michael DSifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 12 of 19 1001, 99.1 ..........--------------- -------------------------- ------------------- Mini Price 20" Mini orage , $ 15 mamum Lwwilu DIF FREESTANDING SIGN W1 EMBOSSED FACE 1 Mff TR EE (2) EA. 15" X 848.75 SF 40" X 99" = 275 SF 36.25 TOTAL SF REE_TRUCK USE (2) EA. > First Colonial Storage - Monument Sign Exhibit (2) EA. (D :r -06-2025 l__$1 _ IOVES Y-001 N] ACM 0-6 (D (D o 5 w 0 f, 20 (.0 00 r, Black Industrial Grade Aluminum Ornamental Fence Detail A s Post Cap lopwnb n„aba�� Channels 1 JwX 1t"h i Pickets 7"Sq x.062" Post Size Varies � (�Ort,Fain For See op—) i ybO. N Detail A 4th Rait Option i- 1 fRW.wea'5up ,- _. I S SI'l—Z.) Doggle Pickets A- j. 11"Sq z.062" J _8'2a"Typ. it u 4 4-Typ. I y Rails Screwed Post Footing ^. _ + @ Post lowm a�v.,�y wbn poal ee.gm) ...t.• Notch to Notch a ._.:..J Post Punched lto Rmcvrve Rubs) I Maine#203 6ft Fence Panel Rails Notched 0�1 Shown As Industrial Series Scale:NTS First Colonial Storage Fence Exhibit CD 10-06-25 Q (D w — a �. v m (D o -,j - -„ R0 � m00 ^ Site • • M. I Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 15 of 19 Disclosure DisclosureCITY OF VIRGINIA VJ BEACH Statement The disclosures contained in this form are necessary to inform public officials who may vote on the application as to whether they hove a conflict of interest under Virginia low. Completion and submission of this form is required for all applications that pertain to City real estate matters or to the development and/or use of property in the City of Virginia Beach requiring action by the City Council, boards,commissions,or other bodies. SECTIONAPPLICANT-DISCLOSURE APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: as listed on application Michael D.Sifen, Inc., a Virginia corporation Is Applicant also the Owner of the subject property? Yeso No4 If no,Property Owner must complete SECTION 2:PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE(page 3). Does Applicant have a Representative?Yes@ NoO If yes,name Representative: R. Edward Bourdon,Jr., Esq. Is Applicant a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust or unincorporated business? Yes@Noo if yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary 1 or affiliated business entity 2 relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) Michael D.Sifen,President;Barry A.Sifen,CFO/Secretary;Donald R.Smith,Vice President Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes U No • If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest In the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yeso No • if yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. APPLICANT SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ.The Applicant must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity and/or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and or individual Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, Q TBD cross-collateralization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor E) 0 Troy Parker,Parker Burnell Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 1 of 3 Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 16 of 19 Disclosure DISCLOSURESECTION 1: APPLICANT SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER (Name entity and/or individual Accounting/Tax Return Preparation jo Architect/Designer/Landscape Architect/Land Planner i I Construction Contractor Engineer/Surveyor/Agent Y 1-) Sam Baraki,CECS Lega I Services O R Edward Bourdon,Jr,Esq.,Sykes,Bourdon,Ahem&Levy,P.C. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. 10/01/2025 Michael D. Sifen, President 4,tSig4n ,Applicant Name(Print) Appl Date 1"Parent-subsidiary relationship"means "a relationship that exists when one corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of another corporation."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, VA. Code§2.2-3101, z'Affiliated business entity relationship"means"a relationship,other than parent-subsidiary relationship, that exists when(i)one business entity has a controlling ownership interest in the other business entity,00 a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling owner in the other entity,or(m)there is shared management or control between the business entities. Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated business entity relationship include that the same person or substantially the same person own or manage the two entities;there are common or commingled funds or assets;the business entities share the use of the some offices or employees or otherwise share activities,resources or personnel on a regular basis;or there is otherwise a close working relationship between the entities."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Va.Code§2.2-3101. FOR CITY USE ONLY: No changes as of(date): 1/6/2026 Marchelle Coleman 1/6/2026 Staff Name(Print) Staff Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 2 of 3 Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 17 of 19 Disclosure SECTION - • • OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application 1120 First Colonial Storage, L.L.C., a Virginia limited liability company Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business? YesONoo If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity z relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) Michael D.Sifen,President;Barry A.Sifen,Vice President/CFO;Larry K.Sifen,Member;Donald R.Smith,Member Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes© No0 i f yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes 0 No • If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER (Name entity and/or individual Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, O Q cross-collateralization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor 0 Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 Architect/Designer/Landscape O O Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor 0 G) Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 0 Sam Baraki,CECS Legal Services Q 0 R.Edward Bourdon,Jr.,Esq.,Sykes,Bourdon,Ahem&Levy,P.C. PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that a//information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing,/am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Plannin_a Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or commi ee in �p do i this application. Michael D. Sifen, President /` 7 .- �2 Property Owner Name(Print) Property Owner Signatur Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 3 of 3 Michael D Sifen, Inc. Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 18 of 19 • Upon receiving a recommendation from Planning Commission, this request will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing. Staff will inform the applicant and/or their representative of the date of the hearing in the upcoming days. • Following City Council's decision, the applicant will receive a decision letter from Staff. • Once the conditions of approval are in place and/or completed, the applicant must contact the Zoning Division of the Planning Department to obtain verification that the conditions have been met. Contact the Zoning Division at 757-385-8074. • If the request requires land disturbance and/or a subdivision of property, please contact the Development Services Center (DSC) to discuss next steps for site plan/plat review. Contact the DSC at 757-385-4621 or the Development Liaison Team at 757-385-5692. • Please note that further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/ Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. • The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Michael D Sifen, Inca Agenda Items 7 & 8 page 19 of 19 MICHAEL D.SIFEN,INC.,a Virginia corporation 1120 FIRST COLONIAL STORAGE,L.L.C.,a Virginia limited liability company TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS,RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia THIS AGREEMENT, made this 29th day of September, 2025, by and between MICHAEL D.SIFEN,INC.,a Virginia corporation,party of the first part,Grantor;1120 FIRST COLONIAL STORAGE,L.L.C.,a Virginia limited liability company,party of the second part, Grantor; and THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Grantee. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the party of the second part is the owner of a parcel of land located in District 6 of the City of Virginia Beach, containing approximately 2.190 acres, which is described in Exhibit"A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference which is hereinafter referred to as the"Property"; and WHEREAS, the party of the first part has initiated a conditional amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, by petition addressed to the Grantee so as to change the Zoning Classification of the Property from 0-2 Office District to Conditional B-2 General Business District; and WHEREAS, the Grantee's policy is to provide only for the orderly development of land for various purposes through zoning and other land.development legislation; and WHEREAS, the Grantors acknowledge that the competing and sometimes incompatible development of various types of uses conflict and that in order to permit GPIN: 2408-54-7489-0000 Prepared by: R.Edward Bourdon,Jr.,Esq.,VSB#22160 Sykes,Bourdon,Ahern&Levy,P.C. 4429 Bonney Road Suite 500 Virginia Beach,Virginia 23462 differing types of uses on and in the area of the Property and at the same time to recognize the effects of change that will be created by the Grantors' proposed rezoning, certain reasonable conditions governing the use of the Property for the protection of the community that are not generally applicable to land similarly zoned are needed to resolve the situation to which the Grantors' rezoning application gives rise; and WHEREAS, the Grantors have voluntarily proffered, in writing, in advance of and prior to the public hearing before the Grantee, as a part of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Map with respect to the Property, the following reasonable conditions related to the physical development, operation, and use of the Property to be adopted as a part of said amendment to the Zoning Map relative and applicable to the Property, which has a reasonable relation to the rezoning and the need for which is generated by the rezoning. NOW,THEREFORE, the Grantors,their successors,personal representatives,assigns, grantees, and other successors in title or interest, voluntarily and without any requirement by or exaction from the Grantee or its governing body and without any element of compulsion or quid pro quo for zoning, rezoning, site plan, building permit, or subdivision approval,hereby makes the following declaration of conditions and restrictions which shall restrict and govern the physical development, operation,and use of the Property and hereby covenants and agrees that this declaration shall constitute covenants running with the Property, which shall be binding upon the Property and upon all parties and persons claiming under or through the Grantors, their successors, personal representatives, assigns, grantees,and other successors in interest or title: 1. When the Property is developed, it shall be developed with the access, site layout, fencing and landscaping substantially as shown on the exhibit entitled, "CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FOR FIRST COLONIAL SELF STORAGE GPIN 2408-54-7489- 0000 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", dated 09-18-2025, ("Site Plan"), which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and are incorporated herein by this reference. 2. The exterior of the building depicted on the Site Plan shall be substantially similar in appearance, architectural features and materials as depicted and described on the exhibits entitled, "First Colonial Storage Elevations" and "Pictorial Rendering", each dated 2 9-24-25, and the First Colonial Storage Fence Exhibit dated 10-06-25, which have been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and are on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning ("Elevations") and are incorporated herein by this reference. 3. The freestanding sign in the location depicted on the Site Plan shall have a brick or brick veneer base height not to exceed eight(8)feet and appearance substantially as shown on the exhibit titled"First Colonial Storage-Monument Sign Exhibit" dated October 6,2025, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning and are incorporated herein by this reference. 4. As depicted on the Site Plan,the access to the Property shall be solely from the one (1) curb cut and median break on First Colonial Road and there will not be any refuse dumpster on the Site. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded, directed, shaded and focused to direct light down onto the premises and away from adjoining properties. 5. Should the Property at any time not be used for self storage,the only permitted uses in the Conditional B-2 General Business District on this Property shall be limited to Business Studios,Offices and Clinics. 6. Further conditions may be required by the Grantee during detailed Site Plan review and administration of applicable City codes by all cognizant City agencies and departments to meet all applicable City code requirements. All references hereinabove to B-2 District and to the requirements and regulations applicable thereto refer to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in force as of the date of approval of this Agreement by City Council,which are by this reference incorporated herein. The above conditions, having been proffered by the Grantors and allowed and accepted by the Grantee as part of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, shall continue in full force and effect until a subsequent amendment changes the zoning of the Property and specifically repeals such conditions. Such conditions shall continue despite a subsequent amendment to the Zoning Ordinance even if the subsequent amendment is part of a comprehensive implementation of a new or substantially revised Zoning Ordinance until specifically repealed. The conditions, however, may be repealed, amended, or varied by written instrument recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia 3 Beach,Virginia, and executed by the record owner of the Property at the time of recordation of such instrument,provided that said instrument is consented to by the Grantee in writing as evidenced by a certified copy of an ordinance or a resolution adopted by the governing body of the Grantee,after a public hearing before the Grantee which was advertised pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Said ordinance or resolution shall be recorded along with said instrument as conclusive evidence of such consent, and if not so recorded,said instrument shall be void. The Grantor covenants and agrees that: (1) The Zoning Administrator of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, shall be vested with all necessary authority, on behalf of the governing body of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, to administer and enforce the foregoing conditions and restrictions, including the authority(a) to order,in writing, that any noncompliance with such conditions be remedied; and (b) to bring legal action or suit to insure compliance with such conditions, including mandatory or prohibitory injunction, abatement, damages, or other appropriate action, suit,or proceeding; (2) The failure to meet all conditions and restrictions shall constitute cause to deny the issuance of any of the required building or occupancy permits as may be appropriate; (3) If aggrieved by any decision of the Zoning Administrator, made pursuant to these provisions, the Grantors shall petition the governing body for the review thereof prior to instituting proceedings in court;and (4) The Zoning Map may show by an appropriate symbol on the map the existence of conditions attaching to the zoning of the Property, and the ordinances and the conditions may be made readily available and accessible for public inspection in the office of the Zoning Administrator and in the Planning Department, and they shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia, and indexed in the names of the Grantors and the Grantee. 4 WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: Michael D. Sifen, Inc., a Virginia corporation r By: (SEAL) Michael D.Sifen,Pres' nt STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, to wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 30th day of October,2025, by Michael D.Sifen,President of Michael D. Sifen, Inc.,a Virginia corporation, Grantor. Notary Public My Commission Expires: /V1,70141, ,o•� ....y� o°A.R..H. ••. r•. M M py�•.tip . Notary Registration Number: •" f oG 0 t 79� 0 . r Z 0 �'� �• Q • ''.'9 • •'QGINIA �.�` • • ,,•�i.PUBiitiC' +•++, 5 WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: 1120 First Colonial Storage,L.L.C., a Virginia limited liability company By.ZL1 ylq I (SEAL)2�i_ap Michael D. Sifen,Presi nt STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this_LZ�/day of November, 2025, by Michael D. Sifen,President of 1120 First Colonial Storage, L.L.C., a Virginia limited liability company, Grantor. L Notary Public My Commission Expires: I zoR. l' •• .........,:7 Notary Registration Number: Z 410 > s••.,��r,.GOM `` f 10 #�i���*.%.. A 1A� 6 EXHIBIT "A" All that certain lot, piece or tract of land, containing an area of 2.190 acres, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Lynnhaven,in the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia,and known,lettered and designated as Parcel"B" on a certain plat entitled "Subdivision of Property of Physicians Professional Center,Inc.,Lynnhaven Borough,Virginia Beach,Virginia',Scale: 1" =50',dated October 1, 1969, made by John E. Sirine and Associates, Surveyors and Engineers, Virginia Beach,Virginia,duly of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia B Beach,Virginia,in Map Book 82, at Page 20. 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Mr. Bourdon: Before I get started, don't start my clock. I sent an email late yesterday because my secretary was out all day yesterday and I wanted to make sure if anybody didn't get the email with the information that I sent; I've got copies because I'm going to be referring to those. So, if anybody didn't get a copy... Ms. Cuellar: If you want to go ahead and give them to the clerk,we'll pass them out. Mr.Bourdon: Okay. Ms. Cuellar: I know I received it. Maybe someone didn't. Mr. Bourdon: I did not bring 11. Ms. Cuellar: Only if you need them. Mr.Bourdon: I brought five copies in case. Mr.Plumlee: This is the email from Anita McCorkle, is that correct? Mr. Bourdon: A couple of more emails. Mr.Plumlee: Okay. Mr. Bourdon: Yes, that's,yeah. And it should have been somewhere between 04:00 and 05:00 yesterday afternoon. Ms. Cuellar: It was more than the email. There were like whole other--there's other material in addition to the email in those packets. Mr. Bourdon: Well,the email packet that I gave, I only had five. It had a letter from Robinson Development Group and copies of the predominant part of a 2016 staff report for Aldi, LLC, on property on First Colonial Road to the south of the hospital; a 2017 city planning staff report on an application of Goodwill Central and Coastal Virginia, Inc. Both of those two applications having been recommended for approval and having been approved by Planning Commission and City Council, to rezone properties in that corridor to 0-2 Office, which I'll refer to and have a couple comments on. And then I highlighted part of the staff report today noting inconsistencies in the staffs interpretation of the Comprehensive Plan and also some traffic issues. But, if you've only got one,then you didn't get the whole package, and they got broken up somehow, I guess. Ms. Cuellar: We're all good. Mr. Bourdon: So sorry about that. Ms. Cuellar: That's quite all right. Thank you. Mr. Bourdon: Okay, for the record, Eddie Bourdon, Virginia Beach attorney, and it's my privilege to come before the commission this afternoon on behalf of the applicant, Michael D. Sifen,and he's here,Inc. And he is not an Inc,but he's the principal and owner of it and 1120 First Colonial Storage, LLC,which Mr. Sifen is also the owner of, having purchased the property from the First Colonial Family Practice doctors. They had a different entity. My doctor,I believe some of y'all have been patients of that practice and they have a very old building. They will be there for another year. And they have empty space in that building. And they, like a lot of other medical practices, are somewhat downsizing. And telemedicine's kind of changed a little bit of the way practices work. But yeah, everybody, every practice is not the same. The proposal is to demolish the existing, functionally obsolete building. It's over 60 years old. And to replace it with a three-story, office building-designed storage facility. And it's a mini-storage facility for individuals. It's not a commercial warehouse. We have put, we're going to, we've offered to put in the I I-foot-wide multimodal trail that's in the Comprehensive Plan in front of the property. The building is brick, and it looks like an office building. Looks, I would suggest, better than the building that's sitting there now. It is one that Mr. Sifen built over on Indian River Road about half a century ago,maybe 20 years ago, that I know Mr. Hayes has been by it and said that was exactly what he thought would be a good design for the building on this piece of property. We have parking in front, not a sea of parking,more than what's required,but we felt that made it look more like an office building. This use will result in a significant reduction in the amount of vehicular traffic to the property. And as anyone who's lived here, as I have my entire life, can tell you, First Colonial Road is a very congested thoroughfare. And most of the traffic that would use this facility is on the weekends. And with the exception of probably the next two weekends between now and Christmas,traffic on First Colonial Road is lighter on the weekends than it is during the work week. The taxable real estate tax on the current building,what is currently being taxed, is$29,000 a year. This facility will be taxed by the city for real estate taxes at$175,000 plus. So,there's a significant increase in the real estate tax and a considerable lessening of traffic on First Colonial Road. The letter that I passed out, if anybody doesn't have it, I'm sorry, from Robinson Development speaks to the fact that they built the most recent medical office building in this corridor just on the south side of the hospital. Their original plan was approved to build a three-story building. They wound up only building a two-story building. It's a beautiful building. They cannibalized the Medical Arts building that the Waitzers built on the corner of Old Donation and First Colonial Road. It's a four or five-story beautiful building that is also one of the newer buildings out there. They took gastroenterology from that building to where I have to go every few years for that wonderful colonoscopy and put them in the Robinson building. And as his letter points out,they have, they're glad they only built two stories, and they have a build site for a building next to it. They have no intention at this point to build. And that is the reality of what is out there today. And this,with all this discussion about the vision of this corridor,I grew up here,this corridor has always been... but there's a sea change that occurred. It has always been medical and residential. Nothing in here talks about residential. That's what it is. It's a residential corridor where the hospital is located. The only hospital we had in Virginia Beach until about 20,25 years ago,unless you count Leigh out there at the city line with Norfolk. And then Bayside was the next hospital. And as of,and up until 2004,this whole corridor had the potential to be more residential. There are over a thousand multi-family units in this short distance from the stoplight at Bill Dunn to the 7-Eleven. Over a thousand multifamily units. And there is undeveloped land,which I have highlighted in green on the handout or what I emailed on the front of today's staff report, directly across the street from the hospital, a considerable amount I might add. And also, on the Aldi application highlighted on the front page in green, which is located between the south of the TowneBank building down to the entrance to South Hall Corridor, one of those many multifamily developments in this area. So, the reality is 2004 stopped any more residential development along this corridor. This property cannot be developed residentially. It's in the noise zone. It's not allowed. Michael this morning indicated that this use was inconsistent with, and he called, he said, senior housing. Well, guess what? You can't do senior housing either in this corridor unless you do it north, and everything's developed north of this property. So that is the sea change that no one really has paid a whole lot of attention to. And that block by Article 18 in our ordinance,which was, I'm not here to complain about it, but that's the reality. There's nothing that can be developed residentially south of this property in that corridor. And that goes all the way out to General Booth Boulevard. Now you can have residential, some in some additional density at the oceanfront, but that's it. That's it. Unless you plan on seeing ADUs put in the backyards of single-family homes in Alanton and other beautiful neighborhoods that have been in the city for 50 years. And that means there's no significant likely increase in patient potential for the hospital or for doctor's practices. That doesn't mean that the market is going to crash,but it means we got a lot of property out here that is either functionally obsolete and needs to be redeveloped, which is the parcel on the south side across from the Medical Arts building that's also owned by the Waitzers who have little one-story medical offices that have been there for 50, 60 years. They've been under one-year renewable leases for the last three, four years because they were hoping to build another building like the Medical Arts building. It's not going to happen,right? There isn't a demand. That's the bottom line and without demand, and there's a greater supply already in place and other potential supply in place, excuse me, or available to be built that people would be willing to build if there was. But the cost,the rents...the rents aren't there because there's no demand. And that's the reality we have. So when you look at the two reports that I provided to you all, the Aldi in 2016 and the Goodwill right next door in 2017, those talk to neighborhood-serving businesses because that's what the reality is. That's about all that's left that can happen on these undeveloped pieces of properties. And the other thing that I didn't mention is financial banks. There's always been a lot of banks in that corridor because there's a lot of doctors in that corridor, alright? But banks aren't expanding. They're cutting back on their branches. And so that's the same pro that was...that was the Goodwill. Bank of America used to have a large presence. They don't, they're not there anymore. Langley Credit Union, I think,took over their site. So those are not expanding footprints. They're not going to, there's not going to be. And that's what the commercial real estate agents; brokers have told us. And that's reality. Now let's talk about this use. There is no self-storage facility from Hilltop,the intersection of First Colonial and Laskin, all the way up First Colonial up Great Neck, and that includes Great Neck from London Bridge all the way from south to north from London Bridge to Shore Drive. The only one,the only one is one of the old-fashioned one-story drive-up that is located behind Serena's and the sushi restaurant. That is a little shopping center that's located between Harris Teeter and Food Lion. That's it. Ms. Cuellar: Mr. Bourdon, I know you have a lot to say, but your time is up. Mr. Bourdon: Yeah, I've got a lot to say. You're right. Ms. Cuellar: And I respect that, but I also think that there'll be questions from the commission and so we can incorporate some of your other points. Mr.Bourdon: Since there's no opposition here. I'll,you know, I figured, I could pontificate, but I'm happy to answer any questions,but I can go into more detail if you'd like to hear it. Ms. Cuellar: Commissioner Schoonover and then Commissioner Plumlee. Ms. Schoonover: It was my understanding that you all had attempted to find some medical use for this space and were unsuccessful because the market had been saturated. Is that correct? Mr.Bourdon: No,that is not accurate. The doctor's office that's been there and they own a group of them, some of the older ones who've retired owned the building, the practice was the primary tenant, and their footprint is reduced and they have leased some space, some they've not been able to lease in the building and they're downsizing. So,they're the ones who are,and Mike purchased the property just within the last 30,35 days. You know,they want to sell,they're able to stay there for another year and they'll move elsewhere and occupy less space in,I'm sure they'll be somewhere in that same corridor,which they won't have problem finding space. But no, we have not looked at putting medical office there. The staff had asked the question about whether we could do some office on one floor,build,you know, a four-story building. It's a three-story design, but storage facilities use smaller, up and down, vertical space. But the problem that...there are lots of problems with that, but the main one, I mean just the foundational one is parking. Alright? One floor of parking...I mean;to serve one floor of anything that's office, you have to have a whole lot of parking. And so, it's just not feasible. Nothing like that exists. And people have to have access to get in the building. Theoretically, I guess you could do a small amount of space and make the parking work,but you can't possibly do one floor of anything other than the storage. The storage is what works on the property. And there's a tremendous demand for that in that area because there isn't any, and there's a lot of multi-family and a lot of larger homes with a lot of outdoor furnishings and things of that nature that people use storage facilities like this to store their things during bad weather,the bad months. Ms. Schoonover: I'd seen that as well when I went to look and see what was in the area. You're right,there's nothing around it. It's also my understanding that there have been difficulties filling current space for medical use in other buildings because the market is so saturated. Is that also your understanding? Mr.Bourdon: Correct. There is no,again,I don't want to make it sound like Chicken Little,sky's falling, there is... all the groups that want to be there are already there. I mean, and they're not going anywhere,but the market isn't expanding because of we diversified our medical community to the point we have a lot coming on out here at Sentara and we've got some now at Town Center, you know, I mean, and that's where the vision is. Because I mean, I can tell you up until after 2004, I still looked at that as being a medical corridor. But at this point it's going to always be a medical corridor. But it's not just going to be solely medical and residential because the residential component's not going to be anything more than what's there now, which means it's not going to expand the need for more medical offices. It's just not going to expand. And there is, if you count some of the stuff that's a little bit further out but still closest to that hospital to the south,you know, and even, not really to the north but to the south, there's even more. So, it just truly is not a demand that's going to facilitate. If there was, the Waitzers would've torn down those little one-story, you know, not dilapidated, they're not, they're decently maintained, but they're functionally obsolete and built another two, three, four-story medical office building. And Robinson would've built a three-story instead of a two- story and they could build another one right next to it they wish they would like to do. So it's the market that's saying clearly there's no demand to facilitate it and the cost of construction, you've got to have now rents that are going to be higher and the rents in that corridor have gone up historically 5%a year. Now it's down to three. And that's the same reason. And that's shown in all that documentation that I'm sure y'all didn't... I didn't read all of it myself. I had some people tell me that's what it said. So that's the reality of that situation. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you. Commissioner Plumlee. Mr. Plumlee: Alright, Mr. Bourdon. Mr. Bourdon: Yes, sir. Mr.Plumlee: We're both over the age of 40. Mr. Bourdon: Well,well over in my case. Mr. Plumlee: We're attorneys, we're type-A personalities. We're going to lower the excitement here because I have some questions to ask and they just need simple answers. None of my questions reveal my intent;they're intended to gather information. Mr.Bourdon: Hopefully, I can provide. Mr.Plumlee: I this morning asked if Sentara had been contacted because it's a hospital,it's there, whether there's been planning for any expansion with regards to its medical complex. Have you looked into that question? Mr. Bourdon: Expansion that would include the title where psychiatric, or excuse me, Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center? Mr.Plumlee: Any expansion? Mr. Bourdon: No. I'm not aware of any. Mr.Plumlee: Okay. I got the answer. So,has there been any research conducted to see if there's any intention within the published plans of Sentara, which is a rather large corporation, to do further development in this corridor of any significance? I'm not aware of any. I'm just asking if that inquiry has been made. Mr.Bourdon: No,I think the assumption in the commercial real estate industry is that they have made within the very recent past significant expansion and once again,the property directly across the street, all greenfield, perfect place for them to expand. Mr.Plumlee: I hear your argument. I had a question,and it was simply whether the research had been conducted and that's all. Mr. Bourdon: Only the only case -- Mr.Plumlee: Because we don't have a lot of people to talk to. You're gonna get a lot of questions right because there has been no opposition. I see Mr. Sifen wants to address some things,so maybe he would... Mr.Bourdon: Yeah, he may know more than I do. Mr.Plumlee: Let me give you the questions and then y'all can talk and see if you, I'll brief, if you feel it's necessary. Mr. Bourdon: I'll be brief. Mr. Plumlee: Mr. Robinson,who incorporated your discussion into a letter and provided that to us for our review, is the seller of this property, correct or no? Mr. Bourdon: Oh,absolutely not. Mr. Plumlee: He's a developer but not of this particular property. Mr. Bourdon: Nothing to do with this. Mr. Plumlee: Thank you. That's a question waiting for an answer. That is all. Third, what the Comp Plan says,the way I see it now,I went back and looked at it and fortunately a commissioner had it available because I didn't have it. It's like, I can't pack all this stuff all the time. It said it should include access,cross-access between parcels to minimize impacts. And I believe it's saying of the traffic of First Colonial. Will that exist on this plan for there to be crossing through this parking to accommodate? I understand about the frequency of use of a storage unit. And I don't need a lecture on it, I'm just saying is there an ability to cross through parcels to honor this component of the Comp Plan? You may not have an answer. I'm asking the question. Mr. Bourdon: To our south for Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center, there's that building, there's no ability whatsoever to cross anything as far as a connection parking-wise. They, however, can use our excess parking,which they have a parking issue,and they do not have enough parking, so I'm told, on their property, their parking is all further to the east end of their property, but the building would preclude it. To our north is Goodwill, former bank building. And we have not provided any cross-access to the Goodwill facility. It could it be in some future redevelopment of that property or something? Maybe, but it's zoned the same as this is proposed to be zoned. Mr. Plumlee: I understand. I'm just trying to get the concrete features of it for discussion. And there's not a planned accessibility for adjoining parcels for traffic to cross. That is the answer, correct? Mr. Bourdon: That's correct. And that doesn't exist on their properties. Mr. Plumlee: Well,they're not in front of me. So, I asked, Mr. Sifen was kind enough to reach out to me, and I think just yesterday, and discuss the project. And I had asked, because I believe part of the effort behind the overlay was to try to assure,we would have adequate office for medical services in this district because of the proximity to the hospital, whether it would be possible to modify this structure if in the future the demand rose for office. And, he was looking at that question, and I hadn't had a response back. I think it was a possibility, but I wasn't sure if there had been any firming up of that question. Mr. Bourdon: I certainly think structurally that could be done, but the problem that raises is parking. Mr.Plumlee: No, I see that. You know, and it may be other parking options would be available if a parking facility is constructed nearby and all those things. I'm just, it was a question to try to bring together the intent of the overlay with the project that was being presented. That's why I'd ask the question. Mr.Bourdon: I would suggest to Mr.Plumlee that it is certainly possible,very,very,very, very unlikely that there would be enough demand and lack of supply to warrant the entirety of the building to turn into office. I just don't think that's ever conceivable. But if there were some need that could be accommodated with parking elsewhere,that's not an impossibility. Mr. Plumlee: Yes. So, my question was about the structural capacity for it to be converted if in the future, if it's a building, if that could be looked into and whether it's feasible or not. I'm not saying it has to be feasible. I'm not saying it has to be done. Mr. Bourdon: And I'm not saying it either. Mr. Plumlee: I'm just asking the question of whether it could be as part of our process here. Mr. Bourdon: I understood. Mr. Plumlee: Finally, the noise ordinance that you have discussed at length with us, how long has that been in place,would you think? Mr. Bourdon: 2004. Mr. Plumlee: 2004. Mr.Bourdon: But our perceptions have not caught up with the reality. Mr.Plumlee: I will point out that Mr. Hayes was working on a Comp Plan that had been enacted as recently as 2016. So, the question of whether or not there could be future development of residential was considered at the time of the Comp Plan when it was put in and approved. None of this means I'm going to go one way or the other,but I want to get an answer,and I want to make sure I have the facts with which to discuss and try to make an educated decision. And if there's anything else you want to present, if Mr. Sifen wanted to speak, if there's information, I've asked that you weren't prepared to answer that you wanted to get back, I want to make sure you have an opportunity. You're the only speaker here to address the subject for us. Thank you very much. Mr. Bourdon: Since you, I think, asked that question about anything I would like to address. In the two staff reports,the one for Aldi in 2016 and the one for Goodwill in 2017,the Comprehensive Plan recommendation section of both, and it's actually mentioned a second time in the Aldi application,the area,according to the Comp Plan,according to at that time,area includes medical offices, rehabilitation centers, senior housing facilities, and a good mix of non-medical uses such as banks, general offices, places of worship and other neighborhood-based services. And it goes on to call it in the evaluation a continuation of a neighborhood-serving use. And that was the eighth grocery store that it's referring, referring to what is the eighth and was then the eighth grocery store in either Hilltop,Great Neck and First Colonial,and then this one in between. There are, as I said, no storage facilities, which would be utilized by the people who live in this community and to the north, west and east. They may not go to the south, but there's plenty of them there. Mr. Plumlee: Okay. Thank you very much. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you. We have Commissioner Camp. Mr.Camp: Thank you,Madam Chair. My question is for staff at the appropriate time, if the line of questioning continues with Mr. Bourdon or even with the others,that's fine. I'll yield. Ms. Cuellar: Are there any further questions for Mr. Bourdon? Yes, Commissioner Cromwell. Mr. Cromwell: Mr. Bourdon, could you clarify that? You said there was no senior housing allowed, only to the north? Mr. Bourdon: After 2004, you cannot have residential, which senior housing is, it's housing 62 and older, out in the northern part of the city. The AICUZ north of Oceana, there's no provision for any residential,and senior housing is residential. There is senior housing there that's not going anywhere, but they can't be any more in the noise zone, which this property and everything south of it is in. Mr. Cromwell: So,the, it used to be called the Windermere. It's at the end of Old Donation. It's now called Saber. What is it? Old, I can't remember the name. Is that not allowed? Mr. Bourdon: Now,that's solely a memory care facility. Mr. Cromwell: No, this is at the other end of Old Donation behind the hospital. It used to be called Windermere -- it was the nursing home site. Mr. Bourdon: I'd have to look at where the, you know, where the staff reports for some reason don't have the noise contours,which used to be in here with the reports. So,I'd have to look at its location relative to, but if it's in the noise zone,then the answer is there cannot be any more of it in the noise zone,outside that's okay,but really all the properties developed up there. Ms. Cuellar: Ms. Bookholt. Ms. Bookholt: The memory facility that you're talking about, or the nursing home that you're talking about, is in the 65 to 70 noise zone. So, it is permitted. It's in a different noise zone than this property. This property is really right on the cusp of the 70 to 75 noise zone that limits residential or overnight lodging. Mr. Cromwell: How about across the street? If we went across the street across First Colonial, it's the same noise zone? Ms. Bookholt: It is directly across the street. Once you're north of Camelot Drive,then you're in the lower noise zone. Mr. Cromwell: Going west? Ms. Bookholt: Going north. Mr. Cromwell: Right. But you say going west, it's the same noise zone. Ms. Bookholt: Yes, it is. Mr. Cromwell: And how far does that extend? Ms. Bookholt: Far. That is really the top of the contour, and it starts to wrap down. Mr. Cromwell: I see. Ms. Bookholt: Okay. So, once you're north of Camelot, you're in this 65 to 70 noise zone, and that noise contour bends just about behind this property. So, the residential facility that you're mentioning is in the lower noise zone at the end of Old Donation. Mr. Cromwell: I see. Thank you. Ms.Bookholt: You're welcome. Ms. Cuellar: Okay. Thank you very much, Mr. Bourdon. Madam Clerk, I would just like to confirm whether or not we have any speakers. Clerk: We do not have any speakers. Ms. Cuellar: Okay. Commissioner Camp. Mr. Camp: So, my question is to the staff, and it's for the same purpose that Commissioner Plumlee opened his line of questioning, which is to build the record here all in one place,because there has been discussion about this application at the site visit. There was discussion today during the informal session, but I would like for the benefit of those who will read this record and make a decision to have as many of the pieces in one place as possible. For that reason, I'm asking the planning staff to please tell us what are examples of the permitted types of use that would fit this parcel under the Comprehensive Plan. We've heard one line of discussion today talking specifically about medical offices,and it may appear that medical offices are a limitation here. But if I understood these other discussions, it appeared that many other types of uses that support the overall medical complex or use nearby would also be permitted. Things that take advantage of the limited time for breaks that staff at these facilities may have or other needs. Could someone from the staff,please tell us what are the other potential allowable uses? Mr. Hayes: Hi, good afternoon. I do first wanna acknowledge that Mr. Bourdon's correct that, given the 70-75 decibel contour, that the residential around this property would not be permitted, including senior. But a number of other uses would be fitting. We mentioned... it was mentioned banks, which aren't necessarily expanding very much, any kind of office, not just medical, but as well as restaurants. I believe, again, as was cited in the previous staff report, things like grocery stores and other uses that sort of serve those day-to-day needs within the corridor would also be complimentary to the medical uses there,as well as the residential that surrounds the corridor itself. Mr. Camp: So, it would be correct to state that an analysis of the medical office market is one factor, but it is not the only or dispositive factor about the potential uses for this site. Correct. Mr.Hayes: I think that's fair. Mr. Camp: Thank you, sir. Ms. Cuellar: We have another staff question. If you could just stand up there for just a moment, please. Commissioner Byler and then Commissioner Mauch. We can continue. I don't know if you, do you have a staff question or...thank you. Ms. Byler: Hi, Mr. Hayes. Thank you. I appreciated everything Mr. Bourdon said, but I also recall in the staff report, in your comments earlier that this could be used without changing the intent. It could be used for many other purposes and not just offices as Commissioner Camp just pointed out. And I also understand the economic desirability and the desire for the developer to maximize his profit that mini storages can do that. So, this comes to me down to a point of what is appropriate land use. So, in this area, I understand that we as commissioners are supposed to, if possible,keep to the intent of services for, I believe you said, aging population or elderly as well as medical. Is that correct? Mr. Hayes: That's correct. Ms.Byler: Alright. Would this,for example,be appropriate for a nursing home or would that be precluded because of the noise restriction? Mr.Hayes: I believe the nursing home would also be precluded, so residential facility. Ms.Byler: Okay. But then I heard memory center was allowed. So,what's the distinction there? Mr. Hayes: I'm not particularly familiar with the memory center's operations, but if it operates more like a medical office, I believe that would be permitted. Sort of a day treatment type center. Ms. Byler: Alright. And I heard the comments about the problems converting it down the road would be parking. My understanding is that the parking is a problem only because the building is so big. Is that true? Mr.Hayes: I think,as with so many things involving development,there's layers of moving parts to it. I mean,in this particular case,yes. The building that's proposed takes up a very large portion of site. There would be limited opportunity to introduce additional parking based upon the footprint. And then, as designed, there's a secure section that runs along the side of the building for loading and unloading and just to make that a safer operation. So,while there is some pavement running down that south side of the building, it would be gated off with the way it's proposed to be operated at this point. Ms. Byler: Okay. Thank you. I appreciate it. Ms. Cuellar: This is slightly out of order, but Mr. Bourdon, do you have something? Do you have an answer to a question? Mr. Bourdon: I do. Ms.Cuellar: Because we're at a different point,you know, in this hearing,but if you have a quick answer to one of the questions. Mr. Bourdon: The Alzheimer's Memory Care facility on Old Donation, the Navy actually, because that came before Planning Commission, City Council after 2004. The Navy took that facility and they decided that that would be compatible because it was limited to people with Alzheimer's. It's, otherwise, you read the list, it's not, but because nursing is not... but that as Alzheimer's,that's all they all have. And it's a smaller facility on Old Donation. And they allowed that in the noise zone. And they did it one other time as well. The Navy did that, did allow that. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you. Commissioner Mauch. Mr. Mauch: I just wanted to give the opportunity, I think there was a couple of open questions that may have needed some conference between the representative and the applicant. And if any of those questions needed to be answered and you had the answers, I just wanted to allow for that. Mr. Plumlee: Hold on, Mr. Hayes. Mr.Plumlee: I have my question for him, but I didn't want him to go back to the seat. Ms. Cuellar: Okay. Commissioner Plumlee has staff question. Mr.Plumlee: Sorry to interrupt you,but--I didn't want him to have to go all the way back to the seat. Come back. So, all the adjoining, adjacent property owners receive notice of this hearing, correct? Mr.Hayes: Correct. Mr. Plumlee: The hospital's not immediately adjacent. Agreed. Mr. Hayes: Agreed. Mr. Plumlee: Had there been any communication that you are aware of between the city and Sentara with regards to this application? Mr. Hayes: No. Mr. Plumlee: Okay. Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: We're starting to go off the rails here. This is the last person. And so—if you have an answer, I want to be respectful to the order. Mr.Bourdon: Mr. Sifen can speak to. He has talked to Sentara, so if you would like him to talk to you about his conversation with Sentara, I thought that would be appropriate. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you. Good afternoon. Mr. Sifen: Good afternoon. Ms. Cuellar: Could you please state your name for the record? Mr. Sifen: Michael Sifen. I'm the developer. I don't usually speak in front of two people, but anyway,thank you all for-- Ms. Cuellar: You have three minutes, so just so you're aware. When we get to yellow, it gets low and then red, we ask that-- Mr. Sifen: I'll go quick. Appreciate y'all looking at this situation today. We did talk to Sentara, and they have space available over there at the current hospital building. They don't even have people to take up that space. So, I have looked all the way around over there. And as far as the memory center goes, I have a relative that works there and they can't even keep the place full because the people are constantly,they're by that time of life, certain amount of them are passing away, unfortunately, and the place doesn't stay full over there. This is the most compatible use you could put over there for all the reasons said. And as far as how big the building is compared to the land, it doesn't even take up a third of the size of the land. So, I think it fits well. As far as you're talking about access across it, Mr. Plumlee, that could be accomplished if that came to where someone needed that. And I've always worked with my neighbors to do whatever, and I do think they're going to need a little bit of parking over there at the psychiatric center because when I go over there, I see cars parked on the left side on my property. Well,yeah, it is my property now, so I see cars parked over there, so I'm going to have a discussion with them to see if I can help them with their needs. And I'll see some police cars and things like that over there. So, I'd like to work with them if that's at all possible. Okay. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you,Mr. Sifen. Mr. Sifen: Alright. Mr. Plumlee: Just one follow-up if I could. You were kind enough to talk to me yesterday and you brought on an engineer to discuss the potential, just the potential, for there to be an accommodation with the structure for potential future development of an office. Is that feasible or is that not feasible? Mr. Sifen: No, it is. I talked to my project manager and on the first floor we could accommodate that situation. Mr. Plumlee: Okay. Mr. Sifen: Yes, sir. Mr. Plumlee: Thank you very much. I appreciate it, sir. You have a great reputation in the community. I appreciate your time and coming up here and discussing these subjects with us and keeping control of your attorney. It's really important. Mr. Sifen: He, he has a lot of words. Thank y'all. Ms. Cuellar: Mr. Sifen, just pause for a moment in the event that there's another question. Commissioner Byler. Ms. Byler: Hi. Thank you, Mr. Sifen. I echo Commissioner Plumlee's comments. I appreciate your coming and your reputation precedes you as having fine developments. On this one, I have a question. You said your building does not take up even a third of the site,but I'm looking at this picture and the dark green, excuse me, the dark gray seems much larger than the light gray. So, can you help me with that? Mr. Sifen: Yes,ma'am. Just one second. Let's see. Is it 1.81? What did 1.9, what did I buy? Is it 1.81 acres? How big is the acres? Mr.Bourdon: Well,you're,you're building takes up more than a third of... Mr. Sifen: Yeah, you're right about, it's more like it's, I'm sorry. You're correct. It's a little over a half. It's maybe 55%. Ms. Byler: Yeah. It seems even more than that. It seems to be the majority of the site with very little, with very little anything except a large warehouse that is then subdivided into many warehouses. Mr. Sifen: I'm sorry, I'll do the calculation again for you. Ms.Byler: That's okay. Mr. Sifen, I can go... Mr. Sifen: No, no, I want to answer your question. It is 95,396 square feet, and the building I think is 50,000 square feet on one floor. I'm sorry, it's just under,just a hair under half. Ms.Byler: And then it would be three floors of that,of storage? Three floors of storage. Mr. Sifen: Oh,yes, ma'am. It's three-story. But surface-wise, it takes up a little less than half. Ms. Byler: Got it. Understand that. And then a question, would you be willing to open up the parking areas on either side so that there would be less traffic going in and out of that one entrance so they could cross as the Comprehensive Plan suggested? Mr. Sifen: Yes,ma'am. Ms. Byler: Thank you, sir. Mr. Sifen: Yes,ma'am. Ms. Cuellar: Any additional questions for Mr. Sifen? No? Thank you very much, Mr. Sifen. Mr. Sifen: Oh,thank you all. Ms. Cuellar: I don't think we have any more questions. Mr.Bourdon: Oh, I thought. Well, I want to take one second. Michael Hayes was very honest, and he said he listed two compatible uses with some vision,restaurants,grocery stores. What does that corridor lack in either at each end? They're everywhere, and B-2 would be the zoning, not office,B-2. Here,we could probably put a little restaurant on the first floor for that matter of this facility. So,the fact that something that will serve this community is, I think the word was used, detrimental to the vision. I don't believe that's accurate. Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much. Alright. Well, so we will continue now for discussion and to entertain a motion. Mr.Plumlee: I have a motion unless someone else wants to. And I don't want to create conditions that create problems for the developer. That's why we had this discussion. So, I'm going to look at you in the face while I say these words and you can tell me that it's appropriate, it can be done. If I make a motion to approve first the condition that there be the ability for vehicular traffic to cross through the parking area from one street to the next, if that is able to accommodate that. I don't want to form a motion that you can't deal with the conditions. I don't have that intent. And second... Mr. Sifen: Well, when I say that I'm going to do it on my property, I can't force the neighbor. Mr. Plumlee: Sure. Okay. And second, the condition is that the first floor is constructed in a manner to accommodate in the future office use. Mr. Sifen: Yes. Mr.Plumlee: Okay. Ms. Cuellar: Mr. Sifen, would you be kind enough just to come to the mic so the entire commission can hear you? Mr. Sifen: Yes, ma'am. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you so much. Mr. Sifen: Yes, sir. We could make the building where we could do offices on the first story, and we could allow vehicular access across our property. Mr. Plumlee: Thank you very much. Thank you for staying on the record for all of us to hear. And with that, that would be my motion to approve this project. And, I think Mr. Hayes, I don't like the idea that your last application before us we're not going with your recommendation, but I think with the full discussion,we're getting something to help us meet into the middle of this thing. And I appreciate every,all the work and all the hours that you put into your job here with the City of Virginia Beach. Thank you very much. Ms. Cuellar: We have one comment before I ask for a second from our Planning Administrator. Ms.Alcock: Yeah. I just want to quickly point out,this is a conditional rezoning and a conditional use permit. So, while the conditions can be added to the CUP, the proffered plan is what is presented for you today. There are modifications that are already in the works between Planning Commission and City Council. So those same modifications would have to be done to accommodate the access points. Mr. Plumlee: Is it possible to accommodate my conditions on both those applications? I would, that's the basis of my motion. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you. Mr. Bourdon: I don't know how we can, I think to accommodate the first-floor office space has to be in the proffer, so we can modify the proffer between now and City Council. I'm sorry to interrupt, but we can clearly handle the condition on the use permit for the cross access, but we will have to, and we could even do a revised plan, but we've got to proffer the first-floor office. Ms.Royster: And to jump in onto that,my concern is with proffers,they have to,you can't make substantial amendments or essentially would have to be advertised and come back here before we can go through City Council. Mr. Bourdon: That is not accurate. Ms. Royster: That is accurate. We can't just do just any type of amendment to it. Mr.Bourdon: I can let the commission know, which I've done dozens of times, dozens,that we will modify our proffer between here and City Council to include the fact that the first floor will be designed and built to accommodate potential conversion to office. That is absolutely allowed. That it shouldn't be a part of the motion. That's correct. But I'm telling you that's what we will do and Mr. Sifen's telling you that's what we will do. And that proffer amendment will be sent on as it has been done many times. And I can give you examples if you want them,but it can't be a part of the motion. That part,you are correct... Mr. Camp: Point of order, Madam Chair. Ms. Cuellar: Yes. Mr. Camp: Counsel was advising this commission on counsel's opinion about the legalities of moving forward. While I appreciate the applicant's attorney jumping in to opine with his own viewpoints, our counsel was advising us? Ms. Cuellar: Yes. Thank you, Commissioner Camp. I was getting to that. Ms. Royster. Ms. Royster: Yes. And so... Ms. Cuellar: You are our counsel. Commissioner Plumlee has made a motion. If we need to amend that, withdraw it and start again, we ask for your guidance so that the intent of what Mr. Sifen has agreed to... Ms. Royster: Yes. So, to clarify, has there been a second? I just wanted to make sure. There hasn't,can it still be it? There has been a second? Ms. Cuellar: No, it has not been a second. Ms. Royster: So, for a proffer, it can't be added on, he is correct. And so, you can make the motion to add conditions to the CUP. We will look at it and make sure everything is good to go between now and City Council. If anything needs to change,we'll address it then. Mr.Plumlee: And so,you know,this is one of these combined two applications. So,I'm speaking of an intent with regards to both, and I'm asking for this to be accommodated. I wanted to first make clear that the applicant was in agreement to these things in either sense and with regards to either the proffer mod and the CUP. So, it appears that they're willing to modify their proffer. I'm making this recommendation for approval based upon that representation that they have the intent to modify the proffer. And if it's accepted by staff, it's accepted by staff. And then with regards to the Conditional Use Permit, that that be a condition with regards to our recommendation of approval for the cross-through traffic. So that's the motion with regards to both items as they're before. And if you want me to separate it, I can, I can do that and do it in separate motions if you prefer. Ms. Cuellar: What is your recommendation,Ms. Royster? Ms. Royster: I think if staff has clear what the motion is, I think we're okay. Ms. Cuellar: We have a motion on the table from Commissioner Plumlee with two conditions. Is there a second? Ms. Schoonover: Second. Ms. Cuellar: There's a second by Commissioner Schoonover. Is there any further discussion? Yes. Commissioner Cromwell and then Commissioner Mauch. Mr. Cromwell: Mr. Sifen, in other words,on the first floor,just to be clear,you all are agreeable to making that first floor pliable, so to speak, to accommodate either restaurant or medical, or office space. Is that correct? Mr. Sifen: Yes, sir. Mr. Cromwell: Versus the recommendation by the staff that it'd be strictly medical. In other words, it will be, it'll have three different uses. Am I understanding the... Mr. Plumlee: Maybe I could be clear on what I'm talking about. Ms. Cuellar: Let's take it amongst ourselves for just a second. Mr. Plumlee: Maybe I can be clear for you, John, and answer the question. So this is not about current use, it's about future accommodation. Should there be a market change? And it becomes in the best interest of the city that this be,in fact,an office for medical. That there is the possibility that this building could be used for that purpose if the construction accommodates that. Instead of it strictly being for storage only. So that, I hope I answered your question with regards to the immediacy would be it's going to be a storage facility,but in the future,the building could still be used,potentially at least the first floor,for an office to accommodate that district of medical offices. Mr. Cromwell: Oh, how about restaurants or offices? Mr. Plumlee: No, it was, it was clearly, I'm not saying you couldn't have a restaurant in there. I'm just saying the structure is going to be able to accommodate an office. And that's all I'm asking for. Mr. Cromwell: Okay. Because Michael said,you know,there could be restaurants there in that, you see what I'm saying? If you were including everything. Mr.Plumlee: No,I was really trying to honor the overlay of medical use and medical office use. And that's why it was a concern to me that the building, if it could be built to accommodate, because it's so close to the hospital and other treatment facilities,that that be done,and so that's all I've asked for in this motion. Mr. Cromwell: Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you. Commissioner Mauch, and then Commissioner Camp. Mr. Mauch: Thank you. In the staff report for the Comprehensive Plan information, the Comprehensive Plan recognizes this location falls within the Suburban Area and the primary guiding principle for the Suburban Area being creating great neighborhoods. Creating great neighborhoods requires support of the residential area with complimentary non-residential uses in a way that creates stability and sustainability. I'm pointing this out as well as in the Comprehensive Plan under the Suburban Area, I'm sorry, the First Colonial Medical Corridor, and that's Chapter One,Page 87,which is also cited in here. It said priority should be given to infill or redevelopment proposals that complement the area's medical and healthcare activities. And I look at that word priority; it should be given. And I do think that there's been priority given to that entire area, understanding the facts of what we've heard from the market. And this applicant has looked at this area and sees that the greatest fit for this area with a lot of the overlays that are on it, is this use that they're applying for today. And I do think that the market should drive what goes where with the understanding that the Comprehensive Plan should give it priority to what should be there. But if it's not feasible for medical at the moment,I appreciate the fact that they're accommodating the needs. So, with that first floor being structurally sound for office space in the future, if there's a desire. So,with that being said, I can support this. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Camp. Mr. Camp: My question is to Commissioner Plumlee, so that I clearly understand. I hope the motion that we're about to vote on, is it your intent,the way that you have spelled out the motion, that the building may proceed as currently before us to become a single-use storage facility, and merely that it will be designed to allow some other uses on the first floor in the future? But at this time,if your motion is adopted,it would proceed as a storage unit if that is the will of the applicant. That's a fair description. Mr. Plumlee: Yes, sir. Mr. Camp: Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: Any further discussion? We have a motion on the floor for approval seconded by Commissioner Schoonover. Clerk: The vote is open. By recorded vote of nine to one, Items 7 and 8, Michael D. Sifen, Inc., has been recommended for approval. Mr. Bourdon: Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. I want to echo Mr. Plumlee's comments about Mr. Hayes. He's been a great, great planner. We didn't have him long enough. He's done a great job. Hope everybody has a lovely holiday season. Thank you. Ms.Cuellar: Thank you very much. That concludes the business of our hearing today. We would like to wish Mike Hayes and Madison, best on their next chapters. They're going out of state. We thank them for their service to the planning department. We welcome them back when next time they're in our city. And we'll see everybody next year. Happy New Year and have a great holiday. Vote Tall Commission Member AYE 9 NAY 1 ABS 0 ABSENT 1 Camp X Cromwell X Anderson X B ler X Schoonover X Plumlee X Hi en X Cuellar Chair X Coston Vice Chair X Moor'ani X Mauch X AC2 AG2 ._ Bp,CK BAY �ANpING RB AC2 O v vO -7 site Matthew Firme N Zoning 1492 Back Bay Landing Road WE Property Polygons s Feet 0 15 30 60 90 120 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: MATTHEW FIRME [Applicant] MATTHEW & JESSICA FIRME [Property Owners] Conditional Use Permit (Home Occupation) for the property located at 1492 Back Bay Landing Road (GPIN 2318631219). COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 (Henley) MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation to perform small parts repair within a portion of a detached garage on this 22,075 square foot parcel. The work area will be approximately 200 square feet and will include a bench-top precision mill and lathe on a workbench to be used for the modification of cylinder heads found in small engines. It is anticipated that no customers will come to the site as all parts will be shipped to and from the site. The applicant will be the sole operator and employee of the business. ■ Considerations: The site is located within the Rural Area, which calls for proposals to protect the rural character and not require the extension of urban services. The proposed Home Occupation will take place within an existing detached garage, resulting in no changes to the site or requiring the extension of city services. Section 234 of the Zoning Ordinance allows up to 20 percent of the total floor area of the primary and ancillary structures on the site to be used in association with a home occupation. In this instance, 20 percent equates to 500 square feet. As the applicant only intends to utilize 200 square feet for the Home Occupation, the proposal satisfies the square footage requirement. All requirements for a Home Occupation as stated in Section 234 of the Zoning Ordinance can be reasonably met with this application. Further details pertaining to the application, as well as Staffs evaluation, are provided in the attached Staff Report. There is no known opposition to this request. ■ Recommendation: On December 10, 2025, the Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of this item on the Consent Agenda, by a recorded vote of 10-0. Matthew Firme Page 2 of 2 1. There shall be no sign identifying the business on the exterior of any building on the property or within the yard of the property. 2. There shall be no retail sales of any products or merchandise to the general public from the site. 3. The use shall not create noise, dust, smoke, vibration, smell, glare, electrical interference, fire hazard, or any other hazard or nuisance to any greater or more frequent extent than would normally be expected in the area under normal circumstances wherein no home occupation exists. 4. No more than twenty (20) percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit and accessory structures shall be used in the conduct of the activity. In addition, all activities related to the proposed Home Occupation shall only be conducted inside the 200 square foot area within the detached garage on the property. 5. No amplification of music or use of speakers shall be permitted except within the enclosed accessory structures. 6. There shall only be one (1) employee associated with this home based business. ■ Attachments: Staff Report and Disclosure Statements Location Map Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval. Planning Commission recommends Approval. r' Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department City Manager: Agenda Item • A•• Jessica Firme V_B'Property • Planning Commission • December CouncilCity Project Details Request Conditional Use Permit (Home Occupation) 1 Staff Recommendation Approval Staff Planner �. Alexis Bailey 1 �cxe�ru Location 1492 Back Bay Landing Road _: t' GPIN 2318631219 Site Size 22,075 square feet A/CUZ Less than 65 dB DNL Watershed Southern Rivers Existing Land Use and Zoning District Single-family dwelling/AG-2 Agricultural Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Districts ° << ; North ) Wooded lot/AG-2 Agricultural South " Back Bay Landing Road, Grimstead Road W y Single-family dwelling, cultivated field/AG-2 = BACK sAY _ iNc Rom 1 Agricultural East Wooded lot/AG-2 Agricultural West Single-family dwelling/AG-2 Agricultural Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 1 of 12 Background SummaryofProposal • The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation to perform small parts repair within a portion of a detached garage on a 22,075 square-foot AG-2 Agricultural District zoned parcel. • The work area will be approximately 200 square feet and will include a bench-top precision mill and lathe on a workbench to be used for the modification of cylinder heads found in small engines. • It is anticipated that no customers will be coming to the site to deliver or receive parts. All parts will be shipped to and from the site. No signs or advertisements are proposed for the property. • The applicant will be the sole operator of the business. No other employees are proposed. Zoning History No Zoning History to Report AG2 G ftD BACK SAY ptlN AG2 AG2 Application Types CUP: Conditional Use Permit MDP: Modification of Proffers SVR:Subdivision Variance REZ: Rezoning NON: Nonconforming Use LUP:Land Use Plan CRZ: Conditional Rezoning STC:Street Closure STR:Short Term Rental MDC: Modification of FVR: Floodplain Variance Conditions ALT. Alternative Compliance � Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 2 of 12 Evaluation • • • The request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation is, in Staff's opinion, acceptable.The applicant is proposing to conduct this Home Occupation for small parts repair within a 200 square foot portion of a detached garage.The site is located within the Rural Area, which calls for proposals to protect the rural character and not require the extension of urban services. The proposed Home Occupation will take place within an existing detached garage, resulting in no changes to the site or requiring the extension of city services. Section 234 of the Zoning Ordinance allows up to 20 percent of the total floor area of the primary and ancillary structures on the site to be used in association with a home occupation. In this instance, 20 percent equates to 500 square feet. As the applicant only intends to utilize 200 square feet for the Home Occupation, the proposal satisfies the square footage requirement. In Staff's opinion, this use will not change the character of the area and will not adversely impact the surrounding properties. Based on the considerations above, Staff finds that the proposed use meets the requirements for a Home Occupation as stated in Section 234 of the Zoning Ordinance. As such, Staff recommends approval of the request subject to the conditions below. Recommended Conditions 1. There shall be no sign identifying the business on the exterior of any building on the property or within the yard of the property. 2. There shall be no retail sales of any products or merchandise to the general public from the site. 3. The use shall not create noise, dust, smoke, vibration, smell, glare, electrical interference, fire hazard, or any other hazard or nuisance to any greater or more frequent extent than would normally be expected in the area under normal circumstances wherein no home occupation exists. 4. No more than twenty(20) percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit and accessory structures shall be used in the conduct of the activity. In addition, all activities related to the proposed Home Occupation shall only be conducted inside the 200 square foot area within the detached garage on the property. 5. No amplification of music or use of speakers shall be permitted except within the enclosed accessory structures. 6. There shall only be one (1) employee associated with this home based business. Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 3of12 The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Comprehensive Plan Information The site falls within the Rural Area. A goal for the Rural Area includes protecting the rural character and existing scenic views, and that non-residential, locally oriented retail or services are limited in the rural area so as not to require the extension of urban services (p. B-13, Reference Handbook). ResourcesNatural & Cultural • The site is located in the Southern Rivers watershed and the Special Flood Hazard Area Zone AE with a BFE of 3 feet. There are no known historic or cultural resources that will be affected by this project. Traffic Impacts/Transportation Traffic Counts Street Name Present Volume Present Capacity Generated Traffic Back Bay Landing � Existing Land Use z— 10 ADT No Counts Available No Counts Available Road Proposed Land Use 3-10 ADT 1 Average Daily Trips 'As defined by a 'As defined by a 'LOS = Level of Single-family dwelling Single-family dwelling Service Master Transportation Plan(MTP)and Capital Improvement Program(CIP) There are no MTP or CIP projects in the vicinity of the site. Active Transportation Plan There are no improvements or recommendations in the Active Transportation Plan applicable to the subject site. Public Water&Sewer The site cannot connect to city water and sewer.The site is connected to well and septic. Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 4 of 12 Public Outreach Information Planning Commission • As required by the Zoning Ordinance, the public notice sign(s) was placed on the property on November 10, 2025. • As required by State Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Wednesdays, November 26, 2025 and December 3, 2025. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding the request and the date of the Planning Commission public hearing on November 24, 2025. • This Staff report, as well as all reports for this Planning Commission's meeting, was posted on the Commission's webpage of virginiabeach.gov/pc on December 4, 2025. City Council • As required by City Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Tuesdays,January 6, 2026 and January 13, 2026. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding both the request and the date of the City Council's public hearing on January 5, 2026. • The City Clerk's Office posted the materials associated with the application on the City Council website of https://clerk.virginiabeach.gov/city-council on January 16, 2026. Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 5 of 12 ;Y �r a rt o" "� _ �• 3. a s 'Ile i & 3, } el Y x r i .W r`< a 1 � r BACKBAD LA�l�1 G Ri � PDX. Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 6 of 12 Existing Building Footprints Detached Garage BarnJ 2 1 s Br P ��D16 '= Area Area of Proposed Home Occupation 10 UTiLF001.1 k=.d P t5:3g'� 11 t 1 4 i s Br Single- Family Dwelling 1402 BACK BAY LANDING RD Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 7 of 12 Site Photos N.. `Y 4` 1 i t Disclosure Disclosure ViRGINIA BEACH Statement The disclosures contained in this form are necessary to inform public officials who may vote on the application as to whether they have a conflict of interest under Virginia law. Completion and submission of this form is required for all applications that pertain to City real estate matters or to the development and/or use of property in the City of Virginia Beach requiring action by the City Council, boards, commissions, or other bodies. SECTIONDISCLOSURE APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: as listed on application Matthew Flrme Is Applicant also the Owner of the subject property? YesQ Noo If no,Property Owner must complete SECTION 2:PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE(page 3). Does Applicant have a Representative?YesO No0 If yes,name Representative: Is Applicant a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust or unincorporated business? YesQNoi! If yes,list the names of all officers, directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary 1 or affiliated business entity a relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? YesQ No • If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yeso No0 If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. APPLICANT SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ;The Applicant must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity and/or individual providing such services must be identified. (Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER i (Name entity and/or individual) Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, O O cross-collateralization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor 0 Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 1 of 3 Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 9 of 12 Disclosure SECTION APPLICANT • -. SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and/or individual Accountinjgaax Return Preparation © Architect/Designer/Landscape O O Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor 0 0 Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 Legal Services APPLICANT CERTIFICATION READ:1 certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing,I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Aa tj Applicant Name(Print) pplican ignature Date 1'Parent-subsidiary relationship"means"a relationship that exists when one corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of another corporation."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act,VA.Code§2.2-3101. 2"Affiliated business entity relationship"means"a relationship,other than parent-subsidiary relationship, that exists when(i)one business entity has a controlling ownership interest in the other business entity,(ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling owner in the other entity,or(iii)there is shared management or control between the business entities.Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated business entity relationship include that the some person or substantially the some person own or manage the two entities;there are common or commingled funds or assets;the business entities share the use of the some offices or employees or otherwise share activities,resources or personnel on a regular basis;or there is otherwise a close working relationship between the entities."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act Va.Code§2.2-3101. FOR CITY USE ONLY: No changes as of(date): 12/30/2025 Alexis Bailey 12/30/2025 Staff Name(Print) Staff Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 2 of 3 Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 10 of 12 Disclosure SECTION - • - OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Matthew and Jessica Firme Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business? YesONo@ If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity=relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessar .F_ Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes4 No0 If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes 0 No O If es,name the o ficial or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and/or individual) Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, © 0 cross-col late raIization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor © 0 Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 0 Architect/Designer/Landscape O 0 Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor © 0 Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 0 Legal Services PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.i understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any pu lic body or comp4aLin connection with this application. Matthew and Jessica Firme0��`L710OCT2025 Property Owner Name(Print) roperty Owner Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 3 of 3 Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 11 of 12 Next Steps • Upon receiving a recommendation from Planning Commission, this request will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing. Staff will inform the applicant and/or their representative of the date of the hearing in the upcoming days. • Following City Council's decision, the applicant will receive a decision letter from Staff. • Once the conditions of approval are in place and/or completed, the applicant must contact the Zoning Division of the Planning Department to obtain verification that the conditions have been met. Contact the Zoning Division at 757-385-8074. • If the request requires land disturbance and/or a subdivision of property, please contact the Development Services Center (DSC) to discuss next steps for site plan/plat review. Contact the DSC at 757-385-4621 or the Development Liaison Team at 757-385-5692. • Please note that further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/ Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. • The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Matthew Firme Agenda Item 9 page 12 of 12 Virginia Beach Planning Commission December 10, 2025 City Council Chambers Formal Hearing, 12:00 P.M. Public Meeting Item 09 Matthew Firme Recommendation: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Discussion Mr. Coston: Item 9 is Matthew Firme, Matthew and Jessica Firme, Conditional Use Permit. Could you please state your name for the record? Mr. Firme: Matthew Firme. Mr. Coston: Thank you. Are the conditions acceptable to you? Mr.Firme: Yes, sir. Mr. Coston: You may be seated. Thank you. Is there any opposition to this item being placed on the consent agenda? Hearing none. We've asked Commissioner Cromwell to read this item into the record. Mr. Cromwell: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation to perform small parts repair within a portion of a detached garage on a 22,075 square foot AG-2 Agricultural District zoned parcel. The work area will be approximately 200 square feet. No signs or advertisements are proposed for the property. The applicant will be the sole operator of the business. No other employees are proposed. Hearing no opposition,we place this on the consent agenda. Mr. Coston: Thank you. (The following dialogue reflects the discussion to approve the minutes as a part of the consent agenda in its entirety, which may not have directly followed the above discussion in this document) Mr. Coston: Thank you, Madam Chair. That was the last item on the consent agenda. The Planning Commission places the following applications on the consent agenda: four records of minutes, items number 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13,and 14. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Vice Chair. Do I have a motion to approve by consent as read by the Vice Chair? Mr. Coston: I move that these items be accepted. Ms. Cuellar: And do I have a second? Ms.Byler: Second. Ms. Cuellar: And are there any commissioners abstaining on these items on the consent agenda? Mr.Plumlee: I am abstaining from the site visit minutes of December 4th,and I'm also abstaining from item 10 for reasons set forth in a letter with the City Attorney's office. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Commissioner Plumlee. I have a motion to approve the consent agenda by Commissioner Coston, seconded by Commissioner Byler and the noted abstention of Commissioner Plumlee on item#10. The vote is open. Clerk: The vote is open. By recorded vote of 10 to zero with all aforementioned abstentions, all aforementioned minutes and Items 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 have been recommended for approval by consent. Ms. Cuellar: And just to Madam Clerk for clarification on the record, Commissioner Plumlee just wanted to ensure that his vote was correct with the noted abstention. Ms.Alcock: Right. And we'll reflect the correct mover and seconder for the verbatim record. Mr. Coston: As the mover and I think it's John. Ms. Cuellar: oh, I see. Thank you very much. Mr. Camp: Madam Chair. Ms. Cuellar: Yes. Mr. Camp: And it wasn't called out specifically, but it was read in as part of the motion. There are two additional abstentions on those site visit minutes. Those are captured by staff. Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much. It is always our goal to have all of our votes and minutes correct. So,thank you to the public for your patience in that. If you have an application that was on the consent agenda,your request will now be scheduled for an upcoming city council meeting. Staff will contact you about the date for those applicants on the consent agenda. Thank you for your participation. You're welcome to continue to join us here today, but you may also go ahead and leave. So,thank you very much. Vote Tall Commission Member AYE 10 NAY 0 ABS 0 ABSENT 1 Camp X Cromwell X Anderson X B ler X Schoonover X Plumlee X Hi en X Cuellar Chair X Coston Vice Chair X Moor'ani X Mauch X Q� J � A. J B2 Q J �2 v Q � � Al v Site Allyson Huff N Zoning 1136 Lynnhaven Parkway Property Polygons s Feet 0 25 50 100 150 200 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: ALLYSON HUFF [Applicant] SINCAVAGE ENTERPRISES LLC [Property Owner] Conditional Use Permit (Open Air Market) for the property located at 1136 Lynnhaven Parkway (GPIN 1496002218). COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 (Berlucchi) MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for an Open Air Market to allow the continued operation of a standalone food truck on a portion of this 65,753 square foot parcel. The parcel is zoned B-2 Community Business District and lies within the 70-75 dB noise zone, with a portion being within the Accident Potential Zone 2 (APZ-2). The parcel also contains a commercial kennel, which is a by-right use in the B-2 zoning district. The proposed hours of operation for the food truck are 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with three to four employees anticipated per shift. On July 25, 2025, the applicant received a zoning complaint for the operation of a food truck without an approved Peddler's Permit or Conditional Use Permit for an Open Air Market. To rectify the issue, the subject application was filed. ■ Considerations: Adequate parking is provided on site to accommodate the existing commercial kennel as well as the proposed food truck. The food truck will provide an amenity for the community and will not result in any land disturbance. The proposed use complies with the AICUZ Overlay Ordinance, as the use is compatible with the 70- 75 dB DNL noise zone and no portion of the food truck will be located within the Accident Potential Zone 2. Further details pertaining to the application, as well as Staffs evaluation, are provided in the attached Staff Report. There is no known opposition to this request. ■ Recommendation: On December 10, 2025, the Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of this item on the Consent Agenda, by a recorded vote of 9-0 with 1 abstention. 1. The Open-Air Market shall be limited to one (1) food truck. Allyson Huff Page 2 of 2 2. The Open-Air Market (food truck) shall be located in substantial conformance to the location depicted on the site plan entitled "Allyson Huff Food Truck," dated 11/24/2025 as depicted on the exhibit on Page 7 of this report and shall not be located on any portion of the property that falls within the Accident Potential Zone 2 (APZ-2). 3. There shall be no less than one (1) trash receptacle per one thousand (1,000) feet of the sales area. All trash receptacles shall be emptied regularly so as not to overflow, and litter and debris shall not be allowed to accumulate. 4. The placement of the food truck shall not obstruct drive aisles or designated fire lanes at any time. 5. The proposed hours of operation shall be from 7:30 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. 6. There shall be no amplified music associated with the Open-Air Market (food truck). 7. The operator shall maintain a current Virginia Beach Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Inspection Sticker. ■ Attachments: Staff Report and Disclosure Statements Location Map Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval. Planning Commission recommends Approval. r Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department City Manager: Agenda •• Allyson Huff Property •' Enterprises Planning Commission Public • December 10, 2025 VB_ CouncilCity i Project Details Request Conditional Use Permit (Open-Air Market) Staff Recommendation , ; ��w- SOL tit, Approval s- 9 A� f�, Staff Planner ti ttt `�fr,4 r°yr� rr Alexis Bailey t, q r.0l�ri t// ! .r` Location 1136 Lynnhaven Parkway GP/N l p wa _ rFA 1496002218 Site Size 65,753 square feet AICUZ 2 .k '> , 70-75 dB DNL; APZ-2 Watershed Chesapeake Bay Existing Land Use and Zoning District • Retail/ B-2 Community Business 4 Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Districts >�e North Automobile repair garage/ B-2 Community Business a • South Motor Vehicle Rentals/ B-2 Community Business East Vacant Lot/ B-2 Community Business West Lynnhaven Parkway Motor vehicle sales/ B-2 Community Business Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 1 of 12 Background SummaryofProposal • The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for an Open-Air Market to allow the continued operation of a food truck on a portion of this 65,753 square foot, B-2 Community Business District zoned parcel. • The applicant received a Zoning Complaint on July 25, 2025, for the operation of a food truck without an approved Peddler's Permit or an approved Conditional Use Permit for an Open-Air Market.To rectify this issue, the applicant submitted the subject application. • The applicant's food truck, Beach Bum Coffee, is a standalone food truck, located in the southeastern portion of the parcel.The primary structure on the property operates as a commercial kennel. • The typical hours of operation for the food truck are 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Three to four employees are anticipated per shift. • Per Section 203 of the Zoning Ordinance, commercial kennels require one space per 400 square feet of floor area and Open-Air Markets require 1 space per 250 square feet of floor area. There are 52 existing parking spaces on site, 3 of which are occupied by the food truck itself. The existing 15,651 square foot kennel requires 39 parking spaces, and 1 space is required for the food truck; thereby satisfying the parking requirement for both uses on the property. • The site lies within the 70-75 dB noise zone and the Accident Potential Zone 2 (APZ-2). Eating and drinking establishments are listed as a compatible use within the 70-75 dB noise zone, but are not considered compatible within the APZ-2. However, the applicant is not proposing to locate any portion of the food truck within the APZ-2, and Condition 2 has been recommended to prohibit the food truck from locating within the APZ-2 area. Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 2 of 12 Zoning History #, Request \4 4 1 CUP (Motor Vehicle Rentals)Approved 05/17/2021 82 ` 2 MDC(Motor Vehicle Sales)Approved 06/02/2019 ' 3 3 CUP (Motor Vehicle Sales) Approved 11/07/2017 r2 4 CUP(Motor Vehicle Sales, Rental and Service) Approved 09/11/2012 2 ,: CUP (Automotive Repair Establishment) Approved 5 f' f 05/11/1987 1 Al2 Application Types CUP: Conditional Use Permit MDP: Modification of Proffers SVR:Subdivision Variance REZ: Rezoning NON: Nonconforming Use LUP:Land Use Plan CRZ: Conditional Rezoning STC:Street Closure STR:Short Term Rental MDC:Modification of FVR: Floodplain Variance Conditions ALT. Alternative Compliance EvaluationRecommendation The proposed Conditional Use Permit for an Open-Air Market to operate a food truck is, in Staff's opinion, acceptable. The food truck provides an amenity for the community and will not result in any land disturbance. The use will have limited hours of operation, as noted in Condition 5. Adequate parking is provided on site to accommodate the existing commercial kennel as well as the proposed food truck. While standard traffic counts are not available for the food truck use, Staff does not anticipate any adverse traffic impacts as a result of the food truck. The proposed use complies with the AICUZ Overlay Ordinance, as the use is compatible in the 70-75 dB noise zone and no portion of the Open-Air Market (food truck) will be located within the Accident Potential Zone 2. Based on these considerations, Staff recommends approval of this application, subject to the conditions listed below. Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 3 of 12 Recommended Conditions 1. The Open-Air Market shall be limited to one (1)food truck. 2. The Open-Air Market (food truck) shall be located in substantial conformance to the location depicted on the site plan entitled "Allyson Huff Food Truck," dated 11/24/2025 as depicted on the exhibit on Page 7 of this report and shall not be located on any portion of the property that falls within the Accident Potential Zone 2 (APZ-2). 3. There shall be no less than one (1)trash receptacle per one thousand (1,000) feet of the sales area. All trash receptacles shall be emptied regularly so as not to overflow, and litter and debris shall not be allowed to accumulate. 4. The placement of the food truck shall not obstruct drive aisles or designated fire lanes at any time. 5. The proposed hours of operation shall be from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,Tuesday through Saturday. 6. There shall be no amplified music associated with the Open-Air Market (food truck). 7. The operator shall maintain a current Virginia Beach Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Inspection Sticker. Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards.Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Comprehensive Plan Informabon This site falls within the Suburban Area and in the Inland Character Area. A key concern in this area is that it is more convenient, and more common,for shoppers to use personal vehicles to move about the shopping center than it is to walk.This currently is a burden on the vehicular infrastructure and also represents an opportunity for improvement in new developments (p. 32, CAPB). ResourcesNatural & Cultural • The site is located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 4 of 12 There are no known historic or cultural resources that will be affected by this project. Impacts/TransportationTraffic Traffic Counts Street Name Present Volume Present Capacity Generated Traffic Existing Land Use Z-No Data Available Proposed Land Use 3—There is no 55,500 ADT 1(LOS 4 trip generation data available for a Lynnhaven Parkway 32,100 ADT1 coffee trailer/truck; however, it is not expected to generate a significant amount of traffic, except perhaps in the AM peak hour. 1 Average Daily Trips 'As defined by a 4LOS = Level of 2As defined by a Commercial Kennel Service Commercial Kennel and Food Truck Master Transportation Plan(MTP)and Capita/Improvement Program(CIP) Lynnhaven Parkway in the vicinity of this application is considered a six-lane divided major urban arterial. The existing infrastructure currently resides in a 95 foot right-of-way. The Master Transportation Plan proposes a six-lane facility within a 165 foot right-of-way. There are no Capital Improvement Projects slated for this segment of the roadway. Active Transportation Plan There are no improvements or recommendations in the Active Transportation Plan applicable to the subject site. Public Water&Sewer The site currently connects to city water and sewer. Public Outreach Information Planning Commission • As required by the Zoning Ordinance, the public notice sign(s) was placed on the property on November 10, 2025. Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 5 of 12 • As required by State Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Wednesdays, November 26, 2025 and December 3, 2025. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding the request and the date of the Planning Commission public hearing on November 24, 2025. • This Staff report, as well as all reports for this Planning Commission's meeting, was posted on the Commission's webpage of virginiabeach.gov/pc on December 4, 2025. City Council • As required by City Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Tuesdays,January 6, 2026 and January 13, 2026. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding both the request and the date of the City Council's public hearing on January 5, 2026. • The City Clerk's Office posted the materials associated with the application on the City Council website of https://clerk.virginiabeach.gov/city-council on January 16, 2026. Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 6 of 12 Site Layout LF - . Pau o wr Xr t 3 fi f w4 ems. 3� Parking C-2 f` ._. i Spaces --4-4 - _ Shown in Green are _• ._ Not in Use I Kennel with Location Do ,:.: of Food g � Truck Run srep 4aw ra�c�..r may. � ,• .;��--r--�-,-;..„.. x ... ^.. KOs�wwaiw. I)fl MWV PAtl!'WY 411U T R M Allyson Huff Food Mo. Truck (11/24/2025) —�"W mow»"m m. _. Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 7 of 12 Site • • Op MOEN z a a e .w x Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 8 of 12 Disclosure CITY OF V-B� D iBEACH Statement The disclosures contained in this form are necessary to inform public officials who may vote on the application as to whether they have a conflict of interest under Virginia law. Completion and submission of this form is required for all applications that pertain to City real estate matters or to the development and/or use of property in the City of Virginia Beach requiring action by the City Council, boards, commissions, or other bodies. SECTION APPLICANT APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: Allyson Huff as listed on application Is Applicant also the Owner of the subject property? Yeso No4 If no,Property Owner must complete SECTION 2:PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE(page 3). Does Applicant have a Representative?Yeso No@ If yes,name Representative: Is Applicant a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust or unincorporated business? YesQNo@ If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary Z or affiliated business entity 2 relationship with the applicant. (Attach list if necessary.) Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes No • If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser. KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yeso No(F) If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. APPLICANT SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Applicant must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity and/or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and or individual Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, Q Q cross-collateralization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor 0 0 Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 1 of 3 Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 9 of 12 Disclosure SECTION • . -• SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and/or individual Accounting/Tax Return Preparation Architect/Designer/Landscape Q O Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor 1 ® 0 Engineer/Surveyor/Agent Legal Services ® 0 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.i understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing,I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Allyson Huff A6(ywtv Huff 09/18/2025 Applicant Name(Print) Applicant Signature Date 1"Parent-subsidiary relationship"means"a relationship that exists when one corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of another corporation."See State and Local Government Conflict of interests Act, VA. Code§2.2-3101. 2 Affiliated business entity relationship"means"a relationship,other than parent-subsidiary relationship, that exists when(i)one business entity has a controlling ownership interest in the other business entity,(ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling owner in the other entity,or(iii)there is shared management or control between the business entities.Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated business entity relationship include that the some person or substantially the some person own or manage the two entities,there are common or commingled funds or assets,the business entities share the use of the same offices or employees or otherwise share activities,resources or personnel on a regular basis;or there is otherwise a close working relationship between the entities."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act,Va. Code§2.2-3101. FOR CITY USE ONLY: No changes as of(date): 12/30/2025 Alexis Bailey 12/30/2025 Staff Name(Print) Staff Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 2 of Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 10 of 12 Disclosure SECTIONPROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Sincavage Enterprises, LLC Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business?YesQNo4 If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary 1 or affiliated business entity Z relationship with the applicant. (Attach list if necessary.) Vaole ul Sincavage Sincavage Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yeso No@ If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes Q No Q 1 es,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified. (Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and/or individual Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, © Q cross-collateralization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor 0 Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 E) Architect/Designer/Landscape © Q Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor 0 0 Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 0 Legal Services 0 0 PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.1 understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing,I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection ith this application. Paul Sincavage 9/26/2025 Property Owner Name(Print) ProlTerty Owner Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. Ma y-2024 page 3 of 3 Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 11 of 12 Next Steps • Upon receiving a recommendation from Planning Commission, this request will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing. Staff will inform the applicant and/or their representative of the date of the hearing in the upcoming days. • Following City Council's decision, the applicant will receive a decision letter from Staff. • Once the conditions of approval are in place and/or completed, the applicant must contact the Zoning Division of the Planning Department to obtain verification that the conditions have been met. Contact the Zoning Division at 757-385-8074. • If the request requires land disturbance and/or a subdivision of property, please contact the Development Services Center (DSC) to discuss next steps for site plan/plat review. Contact the DSC at 757-385-4621 or the Development Liaison Team at 757-385-5692. • Please note that further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/ Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. • The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Allyson Huff Agenda Item 10 page 12 of 12 Virginia Beach Planning Commission December 10, 2025 City Council Chambers Formal Hearing, 12:00 P.M. Public Meeting Item 10 Allyson Huff Recommendation: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Discussion Mr. Coston: Thank you. Item 10 is Allyson Huff, property owner, Conditional Use Permit for Open-Air Market. Please state your name,please. Ms. Huff. Allyson Huff. Mr. Coston: Are the conditions acceptable to you? Ms. Huff: Yes, sir. Mr. Coston: Thank you. You may be seated. Thank you. Is there any opposition to this item being placed on the consent agenda? Hearing none. We've asked Commissioner Anderson to read this item into the record. Mr. Anderson: Thank you. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for an Open- Air Market to allow the continued operation of a food truck on a portion of this 65,753 square foot B-2 Community Business District zoned parcel. The applicant received a zoning complaint on July 25th of this year for the operation of a food truck without an approved Peddler's Permit or an approved Conditional Use Permit for an Open-Air Market. To rectify this issue, the applicant submitted the subject application. The applicant's food truck, Beach Bum Coffee, is a standalone food truck located in the southeastern portion of the parcel. The primary structure on the property operates as a commercial kennel. Hearing no opposition,we put this on the consent. Mr. Coston: Thank you. (The following dialogue reflects the discussion to approve the minutes as apart of the consent agenda in its entirety, which may not have directly followed the above discussion in this document) Mr. Coston: Thank you, Madam Chair. That was the last item on the consent agenda. The Planning Commission places the following applications on the consent agenda: four records of minutes, items number 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Vice Chair. Do I have a motion to approve by consent as read by the Vice Chair? Mr. Coston: I move that these items be accepted. Ms. Cuellar: And do I have a second? Ms. Byler: Second. Ms. Cuellar: And are there any commissioners abstaining on these items on the consent agenda? Mr.Plumlee: I am abstaining from the site visit minutes of December 4th,and I'm also abstaining from item 10 for reasons set forth in a letter with the City Attorney's office. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Commissioner Plumlee. I have a motion to approve the consent agenda by Commissioner Coston, seconded by Commissioner Byler and the noted abstention of Commissioner Plumlee on item#10. The vote is open. Clerk: The vote is open. By recorded vote of 10 to zero with all aforementioned abstentions, all aforementioned minutes and Items 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 have been recommended for approval by consent. Ms. Cuellar: And just to Madam Clerk for clarification on the record, Commissioner Plumlee just wanted to ensure that his vote was correct with the noted abstention. Ms.Alcock: Right. And we'll reflect the correct mover and seconder for the verbatim record. Mr. Coston: As the mover and I think it's John. Ms. Cuellar: oh, I see. Thank you very much. Mr. Camp: Madam Chair. Ms. Cuellar: Yes. Mr. Camp: And it wasn't called out specifically, but it was read in as part of the motion. There are two additional abstentions on those site visit minutes. Those are captured by staff. Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much. It is always our goal to have all of our votes and minutes correct. So,thank you to the public for your patience in that. If you have an application that was on the consent agenda, your request will now be scheduled for an upcoming city council meeting. Staff will contact you about the date for those applicants on the consent agenda. Thank you for your participation. You're welcome to continue to join us here today,but you may also go ahead and leave. So,thank you very much. Vote Tall Commission Member AYE 9 NAY 0 ABS 1 ABSENT 1 Camp X Cromwell X Anderson X B ler X Schoonover X Plumlee X Hi en X Cuellar Chair X Coston Vice Chair X Moorjani X Mauch X i r z z m z -0 -< lo .� z v z z z z SABRE CT m rn Z z ® Site Legacy Land, LLC L� Zoning 525 Viking Drive, Unit B W+F Property Polygons S Feet 0 25 50 100 150 200 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 \hlA 11 Z t Z � t:S as CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: LEGACY LAND, LLC [Applicant & Property Owner] Conditional Use Permit (Bulk Storage Yard) for the property located at 525 Viking Drive, Unit B (GPIN 14965833080002). COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 (Berlucchi) MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Bulk Storage Yard on approximately 1.54 acres of an 1-1 Light Industrial zoned parcel. The site lies within the greater than 75 dB DNL noise zone,Accident Potential Zone 2 (APZ- 2), a Navy Restrictive Easement, and Special Economic Growth Area (SEGA) 2 — West Oceana. The proposed bulk storage yard is considered compatible within these zones. A landscaping and site-improvement company intends to relocate its office and storage yard to support business expansion, using the site to store materials such as pavers, plants, bricks, stones, and equipment. Per Section 228 of the Zoning Ordinance, the storage yard must be enclosed with Category VI screening, consisting of a six-foot solid fence with Category I plantings. The conceptual Landscape Plan demonstrates compliance with this requirement, and a six-foot solid western red cedar privacy fence is proposed; a more detailed review of all screening and planting requirements will occur during the final site plan review. The applicant also requests approval to use gravel as the parking surface rather than concrete or asphalt as required by Section 203(b)(5). A recommended condition would require edge treatment around all gravel areas to prevent gravel from migrating onto adjacent paved surfaces, drive aisles, or travel lanes. ■ Considerations: Staff finds, and the Planning Commission concurred, that the request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Bulk Storage Yard for landscape materials and equipment to be appropriate for this location. The property lies within the greater than 75 dB DNL noise zone, APZ-2, and the Special Economic Growth Area (SEGA) 2 — West Oceana. SEGAs are identified in the Comprehensive Plan as areas with strong economic potential, where development is encouraged in a manner consistent with the City's AICUZ Ordinance and overall economic growth strategy. Legacy Land, LLC Page 2 of 3 The proposed storage yard aligns with these land use policies, as the surrounding area is largely commercial and industrial in nature and supports uses compatible with Naval flight operations. Staff also finds the proposed use to be consistent with the industrial character of Viking Drive and appropriate within the context of nearby Navy-compatible uses. Although the site, along with portions of the surrounding area, is subject to a Navy Restrictive Easement, the applicant has been advised that an Easement Compliance review should be completed through the Department of the Navy to verify that the proposed use conforms to the easement's requirements. This review is a private matter between the property owner and the Navy. There are no Active Transportation Plan improvements recommended along Viking Drive. Although the Plan proposes an 11-foot shared-use path along Lynnhaven Parkway, the ongoing Lynnhaven Corridor Improvements project will construct a sidewalk on the eastern side of Lynnhaven Parkway, adjacent to the proposed site. As this City project will meet pedestrian needs in this area, the shared-use path is not required. Further details pertaining to the application, as well as Staff's evaluation, are provided in the attached Staff Report. There is no known opposition to this request. ■ Recommendation: On December 10, 2025, the Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of this item on the Consent Agenda, by a recorded vote of 10-0. 1. A Landscape Plan shall be submitted to the Development Services Center of the Department of Planning & Community Development for review and ultimate approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy that is in substantial conformance to the conceptual landscape plan entitled, "525 VIKING DRIVE, CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA— LANDSCAPE PLAN, Sheet No 1_1.1", dated 10/24/2025, prepared by Timmons Group, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file in the Department of Planning and Community Development. 2. The outdoor storage materials shall not be stacked higher than the privacy fence. 3. The proposed fence shall be in substantial conformance to the fence rendering entitled "6'Wood Solid Privacy Fence — NTS", which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file in the Department of Planning and Community Development. 4. The required Category VI screening surrounding the Bulk Storage Yard shall be installed and maintained for the duration of the use of the site as a Bulk Storage Yard. 5. All outdoor lights shall comply with the following: Legacy Land, LLC Page 3 of 3 a. Shall be shielded to direct light and glare onto the premises, said lighting and glare shall be deflected, shaded, and focused away from all adjoining property. b. Lighting fixtures shall not be erected any higher than fourteen (14) feet. 6. Edge treatment shall be installed along the perimeter of all gravel areas to prevent gravel from migrating onto adjacent paved surfaces, internal drive aisles, or travel lanes. The edge treatment shall be shown on the final site plan and maintained for the duration of the use. ■ Attachments: Staff Report and Disclosure Statements Location Map Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval. Planning Commission recommends Approval. Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department City Manager: Agenda CouncilApplicant & Property Owner: Legacy Land LLC Planning Commission Public Hearing: December 10, 2025 V-B, City C- Project Details Request Conditional Use Permit (Bulk Storage Yard) Staff Recommendation " Approval i StaffPlanner 5 Marchelle Coleman v a x zx Location S25 Viking Drive, Unit B _..--- GP/N g 1496S833080002 Site Size ,*III IAA!1 OR AYEIN�FR 4R 1 1.54 acres A/CUZ Greater than 75 dB DNL;APZ-2 Watershed - Chesapeake Bay x' .. Existing Land Use and Zoning District Industrial office/ 1-1 Light Industrial z Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Districts North Industrial office/ 1-1 Light Industrial South Undeveloped wooded lot/ 1-1 Light Industrial East Viking Drive Industrial office/1-1 Light Industrial West Lynnhaven Parkway, Sabre Street Eating and drinking establishments/ B-2 Community Business, 1-1 Light Industrial Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 1 of 14 Background SummaryofProposal • The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Bulk Storage Yard on an approximately 1.54-acre portion of an 1-1 Light Industrial District zoned parcel. • The site is located within the greater than 75 dB DNL and APZ-2 of the AICUZ, is encumbered by a Navy Restrictive Easement, and is within the Special Economic Growth Area (SEGA) 2 -West Oceana.The proposed use of a bulk storage yard is considered a compatible use within both the noise and accident potential zone. • The applicant's tenant owns a landscaping and site improvement company and is seeking to relocate their office and storage yard to support the expansion of their business in the area.The proposed storage yard will be used to store landscaping materials including pavers, plants, bricks, stones, and equipment. • Section 228 of the Zoning Ordinance requires the Bulk Storage Yard area to be enclosed by Category VI screening. Category VI consists of a minimum six-foot tall solid fence with Category I plantings. The proposed Bulk Storage Yard will be fully enclosed with a six-foot tall solid privacy fence with Category I plantings, as depicted on the conceptual Landscape Plan thereby meeting this requirement.The conceptual Landscape Plan appears to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance; however, a more detailed review of all screening and planting requirements will occur during the final site plan review. • A fence rendering has been provided, depicting a western red cedar, six-foot tall, wood solid privacy fence. • Parking surfaces are required to be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or other suitable material approved by the Planning Director per Section 203(b)(5).The applicant is requesting to use gravel as a parking surface. A condition is recommended requiring edge treatment along the perimeter of all gravel areas to prevent gravel from migrating onto adjacent paved surfaces, internal drive aisles, or travel lanes. Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 2 of 14 Zoning History No Zoning History to Report Z Z a x rf < Z 2 11 � m z z 9 Application Types CUP: Conditional Use Permit MDP: Modification of Proffers SVR:Subdivision Variance REZ: Rezoning NON: Nonconforming Use LUP:Land Use Plan CRZ: Conditional Rezoning STC.Street Closure STR:Short Term Rental MDC: Modification of FVR: Floodplain Variance Conditions ALT-Alternative Compliance Evaluation - • • • In Staff's opinion, this request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Bulk Storage Yard to store landscape materials and equipment is acceptable. The property is located within the greater than 75 dB DNL noise zone and the APZ-2.The property is also identified in the Comprehensive Plan as within the Special Economic Growth Area (SEGA) 2 - West Oceana. SEGAs are viewed as special areas with significant economic value and growth potential. The Comprehensive Plan supports development and redevelopment of this area consistent with the City's AICUZ Ordinance provisions and the City's economic growth strategy.The proposed Bulk Storage Yard is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's land use policies for this area, as the majority of the land in the vicinity is zoned for commercial and industrial uses and more specifically, uses that are compatible with Naval flight operations. In Staff's view, the proposed use is compatible with the other industrial uses located along Viking Drive and is deemed compatible with Naval flight operations. While much of this area and the proposed property is subject to a Navy Restrictive Easement, the applicant was made aware that an Easement Compliance review should be conducted through the Department of the Navy to ensure the proposed use is consistent with the language of Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 3 of 14 the restrictive easement and is therefore, an appropriate use for this site.This is considered a private matter between the property and the Navy. As this site is located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, a preliminary stormwater analysis was not required prior to this item being reviewed by Planning Commission and City Council. An in-depth review of the stormwater management strategy to ensure that it complies with all stormwater regulations and that no negative impacts will occur upstream and downstream as a result of this development will take place during the site plan review process. Based on these considerations, Staff recommends approval of this application, subject to the conditions listed below. Recommended Conditions 1. A Landscape Plan shall be submitted to the Development Services Center of the Department of Planning & Community Development for review and ultimate approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy that is in substantial conformance to the conceptual landscape plan entitled, "525 VIKING DRIVE, CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA— LANDSCAPE PLAN, Sheet No L1.1", dated 10/24/2025, prepared by Timmons Group, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file in the Department of Planning and Community Development. 2. The outdoor storage materials shall not be stacked higher than the privacy fence. 3. The proposed fence shall be in substantial conformance to the fence rendering entitled "6'Wood Solid Privacy Fence—NTS", which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file in the Department of Planning and Community Development. 4. The required Category VI screening surrounding the Bulk Storage Yard shall be installed and maintained for the duration of the use of the site as a Bulk Storage Yard. 5. All outdoor lights shall comply with the following: a. Shall be shielded to direct light and glare onto the premises, said lighting and glare shall be deflected, shaded, and focused away from all adjoining property. b. Lighting fixtures shall not be erected any higher than fourteen (14) feet. 6. Edge treatment shall be installed along the perimeter of all gravel areas to prevent gravel from migrating onto adjacent paved surfaces, internal drive aisles, or travel lanes. The edge treatment shall be shown on the final site plan and maintained for the duration of the use. Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 4 of 14 Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Comprehensive Plan Information The subject property is located within the West Oceana Special Economic Growth Area (SEGA-2), which the Comprehensive Plan identifies as having significant economic value and growth potential. Developments along key roadways are desired to have attractive and high-quality architectural building materials and designs. This particular portion of the SEGA is designated for a mix of light industrial, low-rise office, and limited retail use. All new or improved development proposals must adhere to the City's AICUZ provisions. (p. 2-88) ResourcesNatural & Cultural • The site is located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. There are no known historic or cultural resources that will be affected by this project. Traffic Impacts/Transportation Traffic Counts Street Name Present Volume Present Capacity Generated Traffic Existing Land Use 2-0 ADT Viking Drive 3,100 ADTI 8,700 ADT 1(LOS 4 "D") Existing Zoning—121 ADT(Based on vacant 1.54 acre 1-1 zoned parcel) Proposed Land Use 3-No Data Available* 1 Average Daily Trips 2As defined by a 1.54- 3As defined by a bulk 4LOS = Level of acre vacant 1-1 zoned storage yard Service parcel *There is no trip generation data for the bulk storage yard use. However,the storage area will not generate a significant amount of traffic over what will be generated by the landscaping business. Master Transportation Plan(MTP)and Capital Improvement Program(CIP) Viking Drive is a two-lane undivided local industrial roadway.There are currently no CIP projects scheduled for this segment of Viking Drive. Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 5 of 14 Active Transportation Plan There are no improvements or recommendations in the Active Transportation Plan applicable to the subject site along Viking Drive. An 11-foot wide shared-use path is proposed along Lynnhaven Parkway; however, the Lynnhaven Corridor Improvements project is underway and will construct a sidewalk on the eastern side of Lynnhaven Parkway. Since the City project will provide the necessary pedestrian facilities along Lynnhaven Parkway, the 11-foot wide shared-use path is not required. ImpactsPublic Utility Water&Sewer The site is already connected to city water and sanitary sewer. The existing 5/8-inch water meter(city ID #20203852) may be used or upgraded to accommodate the proposed use. Public Outreach Information Planning Commission • As required by the Zoning Ordinance, the public notice sign(s) was placed on the property on November 10, 2025. • As required by State Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Wednesdays, November 26, 2025 and December 3, 2025. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding the request and the date of the Planning Commission public hearing on November 24, 2025. • This Staff report, as well as all reports for this Planning Commission's meeting, was posted on the Commission's webpage of virginiabeach.gov/pc on December 4, 2025. City Council • As required by City Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Tuesdays,January 6, 2026 and January 13, 2026. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding both the request and the date of the City Council's public hearing on January 5, 2026. • The City Clerk's Office posted the materials associated with the application on the City Council website of https://clerk.virginiabeach.gov/city-council on January 16, 2026. Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 6 of 14 SITE DATA: ONRERIAPPtrANf: LEGACY LAND,LLC • PROPERTY: Sri VK1NG DRME CONDOMMIUNI.UNR S • ACREAGE 15368 ACRES GRIN'. 119E%3308-M IANINGDISTRICT: 1-1 PROPOSED C.U.P.: 'RIAK STORAGE YARD' • FOR LANDSCAPING MATERIALS INCLUDING OECORA7IV PAVERS,PERMEABLE PAYERS, NATURAL DECORATIVE STONE • MF • Off. dRt1C ow 1E olmmrt+s x.RR�.N�E CMrIIR /Ar 6 .i Ylft 14T•PENLAND$CAFf§.ffR r�EY �n C� _ � NrSKC srenaa1�1 x q ',—,Ar.r�E r.• 0 — GI®ACLEN — ', I � 1A ,. 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FENCING SHALL CONSIST OF#1 WESTERCEDAR OR#1-SYP-0.40-CCA TREATED TI 2. 1 J"ALUMINUM COATED NAILS OR SCREPICKETS 3. 3"ALUMINUM COATED NAILS OR SCREWS AT RAILS 17 MIN I I- - I I—I I I—I I I—I I I—I I I—I I —I I —I I— I III—I 1 I—III—III—III—III—III I I—III—III—I —I 6'WOOD SOLID PRIVACY FENCE NTS Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 9 of 14 Site Photos 'v "ft4" r :r " - x.., Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 10 of 14 Site • • i'M Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 11 of 14 Disclosure B . VIRGINIA r r r r • EACH The disclosures contained in this form are necessary to inform public officials who may vote on the application as to whether they hove a conflict of interest under Virginia law.Completion and submission of this form is required for all applications thot pertain to City real estate matters or to the development and/or use of property in the City of Virginia Beach requiring action by the City Council, boards, commissions, or other bodies. SECTION 1: APPLICANT DISCLOSURE APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: as listed on application Legacy Land LLC, a Virginia limted liability company Is Applicant also the Owner of the subject property? YesO Noo if no, Property Owner must complete SECTION 2:PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE(page 3). Does Applicant have a Representative?Yes NoO If yes,name Representative: R. Edward Bourdon, Jr., Esq. Is Applicant a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust or unincorporated business? Yes( Noo if yes,list the names of aii officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary I or affiliated business entity a relationship with the applicant.(Attach list if necessary.) Stephen C.Barrs,Manager Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes No If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: _ KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yeso Nof�) if yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. APPLICANT SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Applicant must certify whether the following services ore being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property.The name of the entity and/or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER (Name entity and/or individual) Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, a TowneBank crass-collateralization,etc.) 11 Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor O _ Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 1 of 3 Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 12 of 14 Disclosure SECTION • •. SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER (Name entity and/or individual) Accounting/Tax Return Preparation I 0 @T Architect/Designer/Landscape 0 O Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor ��® O C.A.Barrs Contractor,Inc. Engineer/Surveyor/Agent l'J Q John Zaszewski, Timmons Group Legal Services Q O R.Edward Bourdon,Jr.,Esq.,Sykes.Bourdon,Ahern&Levy,P.C. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that al/information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, i am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA, CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Legacy Land LLC Stephen C. Barrs, Manager "� 11' 2 2 Z Applicant Name(Print) Applicant Signatur Date 1"Parent-subsidiary relationship"means"a relationship that exists when one corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of another corporatinn."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act; VA. Code§2.2-3101. z'Affiliated business entity relationship"means"a relationship,other than parent-subsidiary relationship, that exists when(i)one business entity has a controlling ownership interest in the other business entity, (ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling owner in the other entity,or(iii)there is shared management or control between the business entities.Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated business entity relationship include that the some person or substantially the same person own or manage the two entities;there are common or commingled funds or assets;the business entities share the use of the some offices or employees or otherwise share activities,resources or personnel on a regular basis,or there is otherwise a close working relationship between the entities.'See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act; Va. Code§2.2-3101. FOR CITY USE ONLY: No changes as of(date): 1/6/2026 Marchelle Coleman 1/6/2026 Staff Name(Print) Staff Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 2 of 3 Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 13 of 14 Next Steps • Upon receiving a recommendation from Planning Commission, this request will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing. Staff will inform the applicant and/or their representative of the date of the hearing in the upcoming days. • Following City Council's decision, the applicant will receive a decision letter from Staff. • Once the conditions of approval are in place and/or completed, the applicant must contact the Zoning Division of the Planning Department to obtain verification that the conditions have been met. Contact the Zoning Division at 757-385-8074. • If the request requires land disturbance and/or a subdivision of property, please contact the Development Services Center(DSC) to discuss next steps for site plan/plat review. Contact the DSC at 757-385-4621 or the Development Liaison Team at 757-385-5692. • Please note that further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/ Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. • The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Legacy Land LLC Agenda Item 11 page 14 of 14 Virginia Beach Planning Commission December 10, 2025 City Council Chambers Formal Hearing, 12:00 P.M. Public Meeting Item 11 Legacy Land LLC Recommendation: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Discussion Mr. Coston: Thank you. Item 11, Legacy Land LLC,property owner Viking Drive Holdings. Mr. Bourdon: Again, Madam Chair, Eddie Bourdon, Virginia Beach attorney representing the applicant. The applicant would've been here, but I called him, let him know it was on the consent agenda and he saved the gas. Appreciate being on the consent agenda. All six conditions as recommended by staff are accepted and appreciate Marchelle's work with us on this application. Thank you. Mr.Coston: Thank you. Is there any opposition to this item being placed on the consent agenda? Hearing none,we've asked Commissioner Anderson to read this item into the record. Mr.Anderson: Thank you again. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a bulk storage yard on approximately 1.54-acre portion of an I-1 Light Industrial District zoned parcel. The site is located within the greater than 75 decibel DNL and APZ-2 and is encumbered by a Navy Restrictive Easement and is within the Special Economic Growth Area West Oceana. The proposed use of a bulk storage yard is considered a compatible use within both the noise and accident potential zone. Hearing no opposition, we put this on consent. Mr. Coston: Thank you. (The following dialogue reflects the discussion to approve the minutes as apart of the consent agenda in its entirety, which may not have directly followed the above discussion in this document) Mr. Coston: Thank you, Madam Chair. That was the last item on the consent agenda. The Planning Commission places the following applications on the consent agenda: four records of minutes, items number 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Vice Chair. Do I have a motion to approve by consent as read by the Vice Chair? Mr. Coston: I move that these items be accepted. Ms. Cuellar: And do I have a second? Ms.Byler: Second. Ms. Cuellar: And are there any commissioners abstaining on these items on the consent agenda? Mr.Plumlee: I am abstaining from the site visit minutes of December 4th,and I'm also abstaining from item 10 for reasons set forth in a letter with the City Attorney's office. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Commissioner Plumlee. I have a motion to approve the consent agenda by Commissioner Coston, seconded by Commissioner Byler and the noted abstention of Commissioner Plumlee on item#10. The vote is open. Clerk: The vote is open. By recorded vote of 10 to zero with all aforementioned abstentions, all aforementioned minutes and Items 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 have been recommended for approval by consent. Ms. Cuellar: And just to Madam Clerk for clarification on the record, Commissioner Plumlee just wanted to ensure that his vote was correct with the noted abstention. Ms.Alcock: Right. And we'll reflect the correct mover and seconder for the verbatim record. Mr. Coston: As the mover and I think it's John. Ms. Cuellar: oh, I see. Thank you very much. Mr. Camp: Madam Chair. Ms. Cuellar: Yes. Mr. Camp: And it wasn't called out specifically, but it was read in as part of the motion. There are two additional abstentions on those site visit minutes. Those are captured by staff. Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much. It is always our goal to have all of our votes and minutes correct. So,thank you to the public for your patience in that. If you have an application that was on the consent agenda,your request will now be scheduled for an upcoming city council meeting. Staff will contact you about the date for those applicants on the consent agenda. Thank you for your participation. You're welcome to continue to join us here today,but you may also go ahead and leave. So,thank you very much. Vote Tall Commission Member AYE 10 NAY 0 ABS 0 ABSENT 1 Camp X Cromwell X Anderson X B ler X Schoonover X Plumlee X Hi en X Cuellar Chair X Coston Vice Chairj X Moorjani X Mauch X 1oTH ST C5 2 �G m 9�N ST NORFOLK AVE ® site Jesse Ryan Q zoning 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B 0 Property Polygons S Feet 0 25 50 100 150 200 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: JESSE RYAN [Applicant] JESSE RYAN AND NICOLE LEVITT [Property Owners] Conditional Use Permit (Short Term Rental) for the property located at 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B (GPIN 24272444111110). COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 (Wilson) MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental within a one-bedroom unit in the Pacific Place Condominiums located at 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B. The site has no prior zoning complaints, is not currently advertised, and has no prior documented stays. ■ Considerations: The applicant is requesting to operate a one-bedroom Short Term Rental within the Pacific Place Condominiums. Short Term Rentals are prevalent on this property with a total of 33 previously approved Conditional Use Permits for Short Term Rentals. There is one assigned parking space associated with this unit in the condominium's parking lot. Pacific Place Condominiums is one such property granted a historical exception to the Short Term Rental parking requirement of one space per bedroom; therefore, only one parking space is required for the entire unit. All other requirements of Section 241.2 and Section 2303 of the Zoning Ordinance regulating Short Term Rentals can be reasonably met with this application. Further details pertaining to the application, as well as Staff's evaluation, are provided in the attached Staff Report. There is no known opposition to this request. ■ Recommendation: On December 10, 2025, the Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of this item on the Consent Agenda, by a recorded vote of 10-0. 1. The following conditions shall only apply to the dwelling unit addressed as 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B, and the Short Term Rental use shall only occur in the principal structure. Jesse Ryan Page 2 of 5 2. An annual (yearly) STIR Zoning Permit must be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development (Zoning Administration) before using the dwelling for Short-Term Rental purposes. 3. Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Section 241.2 and 2303(b)(a)(i)(ii) of the City Zoning Ordinance or as approved by City Council. 4. All required parking spaces, including off-site spaces, shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator and shall be available for use by the Short Term Rental occupants at all times. 5. For properties located within the boundaries of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP), while the Short Term Rental use is active, parking passes issued for the subject dwelling unit(s) through the RPPP shall be limited to two (2) resident passes only. Guest and temporary passes through the RPPP shall not be permitted. 6. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire five (5) years from the date of approval. The renewal process of this Conditional Use Permit may be administrative and performed by the Planning Department; however, the Planning Department shall notify the City Council in writing prior to the renewal of any Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental where the Short Term Rental has been the subject of neighborhood complaints, violations of its conditions or violations of any building, housing, zoning, fire or other similar codes. 7. No events associated with the Short Term Rental shall be permitted with more than the allowed number of people who may stay overnight (number of bedrooms times two (2)) on the property where the Short Term Rental is located. This Short Term Rental may not request or obtain a Special Event Permit under City Code Section 4-1. 8. The owner or operator must provide the name and telephone number of a responsible person, who may be the owner, operator or an agent of the owner or operator, who is available to be contacted and to address conditions occurring at the Short Term Rental within thirty (30) minutes and to be physical present at the Short Term Rental within one (1) hour. 9. If, or when, the ownership of the property changes, it is the seller's responsibility to notify the new property owner of requirements `a' through `c' below. This information must be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. This shall be done within six (6) months of the property real estate transaction closing date. a) A completed Department of Planning and Community Development Short Term Rental Zoning Permit; and Jesse Ryan Page 3 of 5 b) Copies of the Commissioner of Revenue's Office receipt of registration; and c) Proof of liability insurance applicable to the rental activity of at least one million dollars. 10. To the extent permitted by state law, each Short Term Rental must maintain registration with the Commissioner of Revenue's Office and pay all applicable taxes. 11. There shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the dwelling a summary provided by the Zoning Administrator of City Code Sections 23-69 through 23-71 (noise), 31-26, 31-27 and 31-28 (solid waste collection), 12-5 (fires on the beach), 12-43.2 (fireworks), and a copy of any approved parking plan. 12. All refuse shall be placed in automated refuse receptacles, where provided, and comply with the requirements of City Code sections 31-26, 31-27 and 31-28. 13. Accessory structures shall not be used or occupied as Short Term Rentals. 14. No signage, except architectural signs naming the structure or other signs as permitted under Sec. 211 shall be permitted on-site, except that each short term rental shall have one (1) four-square foot sign posted on the building, or other permanent structure or location approved by the Zoning Administrator, that identifies the property as a short term rental and provides the telephone numbers for the Short Term Rental Hotlines in text large enough to be read from the public street. The sign required by this section shall include the owner or property manager's contact information. 15. The Short Term Rental shall have no more than one (1) rental contract for every seven (7) consecutive days. 16. The owner or operator shall provide proof of liability insurance applicable to the rental activity at registration and renewal of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) underwritten by insurers acceptable to the City. 17. There shall be no outdoor amplified sound after 10:00 p.m. or before 10:00 a.m. 18. The maximum number of persons on the property after 11:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. ("Overnight Lodgers") shall be two (2) individuals per bedroom, which number shall not include minors under the age of 16, provided that in no case may the total number of persons staying overnight at the property exceed the number of approved bedrooms multiplied by three (3). Jesse Ryan Page 4 of 5 19. The property owner, or their representative, shall provide to the City Planning Department permission to inspect the Short Term Rental property at any time or times during the permitting process. Such inspection shall include: 1) At least one fire extinguisher has been installed inside the unit (in the kitchen) and in plain sight 2) Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction and interconnected. Units constructed prior to interconnection requirements must have a minimum of one smoke alarm installed on every floor of the structure and in the areas adjacent to all sleeping rooms, and when activated, be audible in all sleeping rooms, 3) All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have been inspected within the last twelve months and are in good working order, and 4) a document showing the required parking approved by the zoning administrator posted in the unit. a) A property inspection is required when an operator first applies for a short term rental permit and a subsequent inspection shall occur every five (5) years. In years when an inspection is not required, the property owner or their representative shall submit an attestation to the Department of Planning and Community Development confirming that the short term rental is in compliance with the requirements set forth in this section. If the planning department has good cause to believe that a safety violation exists on the property, it shall conduct an inspection prior to renewing the permit. b) Properties may be inspected annually for compliance with the requirements above by certified Short Term Rental Management Companies or Certified Home Inspectors. The compliance inspection shall be documented on a form prescribed by the Planning Department and shall be provided during the permit process. 20. A structural safety inspection report shall be provided to the city every five (5) years indicating all exterior stairways, decks, porches, and balconies with a finished height more than 30 inches above ground level have been inspected by either a licensed design professional, or a licensed and insured Class A, B, or C general contractor qualified to perform such inspection and are safe for use. The report must confirm the structure has been built to the applicable residential building code standards and are free of observable damage that would render the structure unsafe for use. However, said report shall not be required for an initial period of five (5) years for new construction inspected at the time of completion by the City's Permits and Inspections Division. ■ Attachments: Staff Report and Disclosure Statements Location Map STIR Vicinity Map Jesse Ryan Page 5 of 5 Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval. Planning Commission recommends Approval. Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department 41 City Manager: Agenda Applicant: Property • and Nicole Planning Commission ' • December 1 2025 CouncilCity • Project Details Request Conditional Use Permit (Short Term Rental) fit:.€; ; > s Staff Recommendation .. w000 Approval Staff Planner = Alexis Bailey Location 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B GP/N 24272444111110Y� Site Sizek , 34,984 square feet ' ` ' A/CUZ 65-70 dB DNL; Sub-Area 1 Watershed Atlantic Ocean k Existing Land Use and Zoning District Condominium Complex/OR Oceanfront Resort Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Districts North t �� Multi-family dwellings, commercial parking lot/OR Oceanfront Resort South ;. 9' Street Municipal parking lot/OR Oceanfront Resort No"" East Atlantic Avenue Retail Shops/OR Oceanfront Resort West Pacific Avenue Commercial parking lot/OR Oceanfront Resort Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 1 of 15 Background SummaryofProposal The applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental at 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B. The 34,984 square foot parcel contains the Pacific Place Condominiums and is zoned Oceanfront Resort District. • According to City records, this multi-family condominium was constructed in 1969. • Staff inspected the site on October 15, 2025 to observe site conditions and take photographs for this report. • On-street parking is not permitted on this portion of Atlantic Avenue. • There are no prior Zoning Violations on this site. • Since this property was not registered nor paying transient occupancy taxes to the Commissioner of the Revenue prior to July 1, 2018, the property would not be considered a grandfathered Short Term Rental and requires a Conditional Use Permit prior to operating. • Known Short Term Rental activity as of October 10, 2025, as shown below: CURRENTLY ADVERTISED LAST KNOWN RENTAL REGISTERED WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE No N/A Yes Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 2 of 15 Short � T 4.kco RjGSN 5T ( k � AVE gtHS AYE ` y Q Y j t y r Short Tenn Rentals tt h_. �-rl VA � STR Permits(48) _> Summary of Proposal The applicant submitted a Conditional Use Permit request to operate a Short Term Rental on the subject site. The regulations for Short Term Rental use are identified in Section 241.2 of the City Zoning Ordinance. Specific details pertaining to this application are listed below. • Number of bedrooms in the Short Term Rental: 1 • Maximum number of guests permitted on the property after 11:00 pm: 2 • Number of parking spaces required (1 space per bedroom required; historical exemption made): 1 • Number of off-street parking spaces provided: 1 Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 3 of 15 HistoryZoning # Request CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 07/08/2025 CUP (Short Term Rental)Approved 07/08/2025 2 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 05/20/2025 y OR(STR-ORj CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 03/18/2025 1i CUP(Short Term Rental) Approved 03/18/2025 f' m CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 03/18/2025 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 03/04/2025 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 02/04/2025 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 12/10/2024 - CUP(Short Term Rental) Approved 12/10/2024 etAS3 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 07/09/2024 NaRF041f CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 06/04/2024 -AVE, OR(STR-OR) CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 05/21/2024 l CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 05/21/2024 CUP(Short Term Rental) Approved 03/19/2024 Application Types CUP (Short Term Rental)Approved 11/14/2023 CUP: MDP: Modification of Proffers 1 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 09/19/2023 Conditional Use NON: Nonconforming Use CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 09/19/2023 Permit STC:Street Closure CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 09/19/2023 REZ: Rezoning FVR: Floodplain Variance CUP(Short Term Rental) Approved 07/11/2023 CRZ: ALT.'Alternative Compliance CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 05/16/2023 Conditional SVR:Subdivision Variance CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 05/16/2023 Rezoning LUP: Land Use Plan CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 07/12/2022 MDC: STR:Short Term Rental CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 04/05/2022 Modification of CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 11/09/2021 Conditions CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 11/09/2021 CUP(Short Term Rental) Approved 04/06/2021 CUP (Short Term Rental)Approved 03/02/2021 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 10/20/2020 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 08/25/2020 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 08/25/2020 CUP(Short Term Rental) Approved 06/11/2020 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 02/04/2020 CUP (Short Term Rental)Approved 12/13/2022 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 12/13/2022 2 CUP(Short Term Rental) Approved 12/13/2022 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 12/13/2022 CUP (Short Term Rental)Approved 12/13/2022 CUP (Short Term Rental) Approved 12/13/2022 Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 4 of 15 Evaluation • • • The applicant is requesting to operate a one-bedroom Short Term Rental within the Pacific Place Condominiums. Short Term Rentals are prevalent on this property, with a total of 33 approved Conditional Use Permits for the operation of Short Term Rentals. There is one assigned parking space per unit in the condominium's parking lot. According to Section 2303(b)a.ii. of the Zoning Ordinance, "There are certain condominium properties that have historically operated as short term lodging units and have not experienced any inconvenience to guests or the surrounding area without the required one (1) parking space per bedroom. Further, such properties are unable to provide the required parking on-site. For these condominium properties, the Zoning Administrator may, at his discretion, require one (1) parking space per dwelling unit similar to the requirement for lodging uses in the Oceanfront Resort District Form Based Code (ORDFBC). Such properties must provide written evidence of their past use and the Zoning Administrator shall find that there is no public inconvenience with the current parking design." Pacific Place is one such property granted a historical exception to the Short Term Rental Parking requirements of Section 241.2. All other requirements of Section 241.2 and Section 2303 of the Zoning Ordinance regulating Short Term Rentals can be reasonably met with this application. The subject property lies in the Pacific Avenue corridor, which serves as the main north-south connector, including Atlantic Avenue, in the Resort Area. As identified in the Resort Area Strategic Action Plan (RASAP) 2030, both corridors serve as an area where many Resort Area visitors stay and gather. Therefore, the use of this unit as a Short Term Rental is consistent with this purpose.This unit would further provide diverse lodging opportunities for visitors and travelers wanting the Resort Area experience. Based on the considerations above, Staff recommends approval of this request with the conditions listed below. Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 5 of 15 Recommended Conditions 1. The following conditions shall only apply to the dwelling unit addressed as 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B, and the Short Term Rental use shall only occur in the principal structure. 2. An annual (yearly) STR Zoning Permit must be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development (Zoning Administration) before using the dwelling for Short-Term Rental purposes. 3. Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Section 241.2 and 2303(b)(a)(i)(ii) of the City Zoning Ordinance or as approved by City Council. 4. All required parking spaces, including off-site spaces, shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator and shall be available for use by the Short Term Rental occupants at all times. 5. For properties located within the boundaries of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP), while the Short Term Rental use is active, parking passes issued for the subject dwelling unit(s) through the RPPP shall be limited to two (2) resident passes only. Guest and temporary passes through the RPPP shall not be permitted. 6. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire five (5)years from the date of approval.The renewal process of this Conditional Use Permit may be administrative and performed by the Planning Department; however, the Planning Department shall notify the City Council in writing prior to the renewal of any Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental where the Short Term Rental has been the subject of neighborhood complaints, violations of its conditions or violations of any building, housing, zoning, fire or other similar codes. 7. No events associated with the Short Term Rental shall be permitted with more than the allowed number of people who may stay overnight (number of bedrooms times two (2)) on the property where the Short Term Rental is located. This Short Term Rental may not request or obtain a Special Event Permit under City Code Section 4-1. 8. The owner or operator must provide the name and telephone number of a responsible person, who may be the owner, operator or an agent of the owner or operator, who is available to be contacted and to address conditions occurring at the Short Term Rental within thirty(30) minutes and to be physical present at the Short Term Rental within one (1) hour. 9. If, or when, the ownership of the property changes, it is the seller's responsibility to notify the new property owner of requirements 'a'through 'c' below. This information must be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval.This shall be done within six (6) months of the property real estate transaction closing date. a) A completed Department of Planning and Community Development Short Term Rental Zoning Permit; and b) Copies of the Commissioner of Revenue's Office receipt of registration; and c) Proof of liability insurance applicable to the rental activity of at least one million dollars. Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 6 of 15 10. To the extent permitted by state law, each Short Term Rental must maintain registration with the Commissioner of Revenue's Office and pay all applicable taxes. 11. There shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the dwelling a summary provided by the Zoning Administrator of City Code Sections 23-69 through 23-71 (noise), 31-26, 31-27 and 31-28 (solid waste collection), 12-5 (fires on the beach), 12-43.2 (fireworks), and a copy of any approved parking plan. 12. All refuse shall be placed in automated refuse receptacles, where provided, and comply with the requirements of City Code sections 31-26, 31-27 and 31-28. 13. Accessory structures shall not be used or occupied as Short Term Rentals. 14. No signage, except architectural signs naming the structure or other signs as permitted under Sec. 211 shall be permitted on-site, except that each short term rental shall have one (1)four-square foot sign posted on the building, or other permanent structure or location approved by the Zoning Administrator, that identifies the property as a short term rental and provides the telephone numbers for the Short Term Rental Hotlines in text large enough to be read from the public street.The sign required by this section shall include the owner or property manager's contact information. 15. The Short Term Rental shall have no more than one (1) rental contract for every seven (7) consecutive days. 16. The owner or operator shall provide proof of liability insurance applicable to the rental activity at registration and renewal of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) underwritten by insurers acceptable to the City. 17. There shall be no outdoor amplified sound after 10:00 p.m. or before 10:00 a.m. 18. The maximum number of persons on the property after 11:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. ("Overnight Lodgers") shall be two (2) individuals per bedroom, which number shall not include minors under the age of 16, provided that in no case may the total number of persons staying overnight at the property exceed the number of approved bedrooms multiplied by three (3). 19. The property owner, or their representative, shall provide to the City Planning Department permission to inspect the Short Term Rental property at any time or times during the permitting process. Such inspection shall include: 1) At least one fire extinguisher has been installed inside the unit (in the kitchen) and in plain sight 2) Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction and interconnected. Units constructed prior to interconnection requirements must have a minimum of one smoke alarm installed on every floor of the structure and in the areas adjacent to all sleeping rooms, and when activated, be audible in all sleeping rooms, 3) All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have been inspected within the last twelve months and are in good working order, and 4) a document showing the required parking approved by the zoning administrator posted in the unit. Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 7 of 15 a) A property inspection is required when an operator first applies for a short term rental permit and a subsequent inspection shall occur every five (5) years. In years when an inspection is not required, the property owner or their representative shall submit an attestation to the Department of Planning and Community Development confirming that the short term rental is in compliance with the requirements set forth in this section. If the planning department has good cause to believe that a safety violation exists on the property, it shall conduct an inspection prior to renewing the permit. b) Properties may be inspected annually for compliance with the requirements above by certified Short Term Rental Management Companies or Certified Home Inspectors.The compliance inspection shall be documented on a form prescribed by the Planning Department and shall be provided during the permit process. 20. A structural safety inspection report shall be provided to the city every five (5) years indicating all exterior stairways, decks, porches, and balconies with a finished height more than 30 inches above ground level have been inspected by either a licensed design professional, or a licensed and insured Class A, B, or C general contractor qualified to perform such inspection and are safe for use. The report must confirm the structure has been built to the applicable residential building code standards and are free of observable damage that would render the structure unsafe for use. However, said report shall not be required for an initial period of five (5) years for new construction inspected at the time of completion by the City's Permits and Inspections Division. Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. The applicant shall prepare and maintain, to the satisfaction of the City of Virginia Beach's Fire Marshal's Office, afire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 8 of 15 Public Outreach Information Planning Commission • As required by the Zoning Ordinance, the public notice sign(s) was placed on the property on November 10, 2025. • As required by State Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Wednesdays, November 26, 2025 and December 3, 2025. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding the request and the date of the Planning Commission public hearing on November 24, 2025. • This Staff report, as well as all reports for this Planning Commission's meeting, was posted on the Commission's webpage of virginiabeach.gov/pc on December 4, 2025 City Council • As required by City Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Tuesdays,January 6, 2026 and January 13, 2026. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding both the request and the date of the City Council's public hearing on January 5, 2026. • The City Clerk's Office posted the materials associated with the application on the City Council website of https://clerk.virginiabeach.gov/city-council on January 16, 2026. Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 9 of 15 LayoutSite 1 � � N, B975 A 92i4R 919 A 919-B ?1 F r 927E 977 C9� 931 A 29.A s Parking space 933 AV",g for 919 Pacific , � ` s Avenue, Unit B x , 917A�.A 905 9osa- i s3f A 9Yt8 yoy90u 903 AA t12. a Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 10 of 15 Site Photos AOL AIN v w '*, q 7 f sfc �e dye y r Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 11 of 15 Disclosure vs_ CITY OF VIRGINIA Disclosure BEACH Statement The disclosures contained in this form are necessary to inform public officials who may vote on the application as to whether they have a conflict of interest under Virginia law. Completion and submission of this form is required for all applications that pertain to City real estate matters or to the development and/or use of property in the City of Virginia Beach requiring action by the City Council, boards, commissions, or other bodies. SECTION • • DISCLOSURE APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: as listed on application Jesse Ryan Is Applicant also the Owner of the subject property? Yes♦ Noo If no,Property Owner must complete SECTION 2:PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE(page 3). Does Applicant have a Representative?YesC)No@ If yes,name Representative: Is Applicant a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust or unincorporated business? YesQNo(D If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary 1 or affiliated business entity z relationship with the applicant. (Attach list if necessary.) Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes() No •' If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yeso No@ If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. APPLICANT SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Applicant must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity and/or individual providing such services must be identified. (Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and or individual Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, Q 0 Cooper Family Livining Trust cross-collateralization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor 0 Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 1 of 3 Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 12 of 15 Disclosure SECTION • • •SURE continued SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and or individual Accounting/Tax Return Preparation O Architect/Designer/Landscape O Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor 0 O Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 Legal Services 0 0 APPLICANT CERTIFICATION READ:i certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing,I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA, CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Jesse R Dig1lly signed by Jesse Ryan an Jesse Ryan y -04e2025.oa2611:2912 09/26/2025 Applicant Name(Print) Applicant Signature Date 1 'Parent-subsidiary relationship"means "a relationship that exists when one corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of another corporation."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, VA.Code§2.2-3101, 2'Affiliated business entity relationship"means'a relationship,other than parent-subsidiary relationship, that exists when(i)one business entity has a controlling ownership interest in the other business entity,(ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling owner in the other entity,or(iii)there is shared management or control between the business entities. Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated business entity relationship include that the same person or substantially the same person own or manage the two entities,there ore common or commingled funds or assets;the business entities share the use of the same offices or employees or otherwise share activities,resources or personnel on a regular basis;or there is otherwise a close working relationship between the entities."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Va. Code§2.2-3101. FOR CITY USE ONLY: No changes as of(date): 12/30/2025 Alexis Bailey �a%1 �Jiii��i� 12/30/2025 Staff Name(Print) Staff Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 2 of 3 Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 13 of 15 Disclosure SECTIONPROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name: as listed on application Jesse Ryan and Nicole Levitt Is the Owner a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust,or unincorporated business?YesONoO• If yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that have a parent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity z relationship with the applicant. (Attach list if necessary.) Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yeso No0• If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes 0 No Q 1 es,name the of ficial or employee,and describe the nature of Their interest. PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Owner must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity or individual providing such services must be identified. (Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and/or individual Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, 0 O Cooper Livining Trust cross-collateralization,etc. Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor Accounting/Tax Return Preparation 0 E) Architect/Designer/Landscape O E)Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor 0 Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 Legal Services 0 E) PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION READ:I certify that all information contained in this Form is complete, true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing, I am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Jesse R an D gially sig-d by Jesse Ryan Jesse Ryan& Nicole Levitt y Date:2025.10.1314:45:18 y -NMI 09/26/2025 Property Owner Name(Print) Property Owner Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 3 of 3 Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 14 of 15 Next Steps • Upon receiving a recommendation from Planning Commission, this request will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing. Staff will inform the applicant and/or their representative of the date of the hearing in the upcoming days. • Following City Council's decision, the applicant will receive a decision letter from Staff. • Once the conditions of approval are in place and/or completed, the applicant must contact the Zoning Division of the Planning Department to obtain verification that the conditions have been met. Contact the Zoning Division at 757-385-8074. • If the request requires land disturbance and/or a subdivision of property, please contact the Development Services Center(DSC) to discuss next steps for site plan/plat review. Contact the DSC at 757-385-4621 or the Development Liaison Team at 757-385-5692. • Please note that further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/ Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. • The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. • The applicant shall prepare and maintain, to the satisfaction of the City of Virginia Beach's Fire Marshal's Office, a fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Jesse Ryan Agenda Item 13 page 15 of 15 STIR VICINITY MAP JESSE RYAN S O 00 40�N ^- 11 vt q OWCb 0 ?4 rn rn Ftf)I? L K AV'- S' +i 1 op, AVE 1LT ` y � i +aue tranee� �} Short Term Rentals i fl STR Permits{48} i - S Virginia Beach Planning Commission December 10, 2025 City Council Chambers Formal Hearing, 12:00 P.M. Public Meeting Item 13 Jesse Ryan Recommendation: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Discussion Mr. Coston: Our next item is item 13, property owner Cooper Family Living Trust. Is there a representative in the facility today? Is that Cooper Family? Should be Jesse Ryan. Mr.Ryan: Jesse Ryan,property owner. Mr. Coston: Good afternoon. Mr. Ryan: Good afternoon. Mr. Coston: Please state your name for the record. Mr.Ryan: Jesse Ryan. Mr. Coston: Are the conditions acceptable to you? Mr.Ryan: Yes, sir. Mr. Coston: Thank you. You may be seated. Thank you. Is there any opposition to this item being placed on the consent agenda? Hearing none. We've asked Commissioner Schoonover to read this item into the record. Ms. Schoonover: The applicant,Jesse Ryan, has requested a Conditional Use Permit for a short- term rental for the property at 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B. Hearing no opposition, this item has been placed on the consent agenda. Mr. Coston: Thank you. (The following dialogue reflects the discussion to approve the minutes as apart of the consent agenda in its entirety, which may not have directly followed the above discussion in this document) Mr. Coston: Thank you, Madam Chair. That was the last item on the consent agenda. The Planning Commission places the following applications on the consent agenda: four records of minutes, items number 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Vice Chair. Do I have a motion to approve by consent as read by the Vice Chair? Mr. Coston: I move that these items be accepted. Ms. Cuellar: And do I have a second? Ms.Byler: Second. Ms. Cuellar: And are there any commissioners abstaining on these items on the consent agenda? Mr.Plumlee: I am abstaining from the site visit minutes of December 4th,and I'm also abstaining from item 10 for reasons set forth in a letter with the City Attorney's office. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Commissioner Plumlee. I have a motion to approve the consent agenda by Commissioner Coston, seconded by Commissioner Byler and the noted abstention of Commissioner Plumlee on item#10. The vote is open. Clerk: The vote is open. By recorded vote of 10 to zero with all aforementioned abstentions,all aforementioned minutes and Items 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 have been recommended for approval by consent. Ms. Cuellar: And just to Madam Clerk for clarification on the record, Commissioner Plumlee just wanted to ensure that his vote was correct with the noted abstention. Ms. Alcock: Right. And we'll reflect the correct mover and seconder for the verbatim record. Mr. Coston: As the mover and I think it's John. Ms. Cuellar: oh, I see. Thank you very much. Mr. Camp: Madam Chair. Ms. Cuellar: Yes. Mr. Camp: And it wasn't called out specifically, but it was read in as part of the motion. There are two additional abstentions on those site visit minutes. Those are captured by staff. Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much. It is always our goal to have all of our votes and minutes correct. So,thank you to the public for your patience in that. If you have an application that was on the consent agenda,your request will now be scheduled for an upcoming city council meeting. Staff will contact you about the date for those applicants on the consent agenda. Thank you for your participation. You're welcome to continue to join us here today,but you may also go ahead and leave. So,thank you very much. Vote Tall Commission Member AYE 10 NAY 0 ABS 0 ABSENT 1 Camp X Cromwell X Anderson X B ler X Schoonover X Plumlee X Hi en X Cuellar Chair X Coston Vice Chair X Moor'ani X Mauch X v w n r m OR(STR-OR) m Q U H F- 2 4 N -d 4 D n OR v m a H �t Q a � Q � H"n H H ® site 215 4th Street, LLC N C$ Zoning 215 4th Street ` -*F Property Polygons S Feet 0 12.5 25 50 75 100 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 14 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: 215 4T" STREET, LLC [Applicant & Property Owner] Conditional Use Permit (Short Term Rental) for the property located at 215 4th Street (GPIN 24272286045680). COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 (Wilson) MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental within a 3-bedroom unit in the Windward Landing Condominiums located at 215 4th Street. The site has a prior zoning complaint which was unsubstantiated as staff did not find any active listings or other evidence of short term rental use at the time of the complaint. The site is not currently advertised, and the last known documented stay took place on August 1, 2025. ■ Considerations: A total of three parking spaces are required for the proposed Short Term Rental. There are two assigned parking spaces on site, and the applicant has provided an Intent to Lease Off-Site Parking Agreement to lease one parking space in the 9th Street Municipal Parking Garage located 0.25 miles (straight line measurement) and 0.33 miles (driving distance) from the site. All other requirements of Section 241.2 and Section 2303 of the Zoning Ordinance regulating Short Term Rentals can be reasonably met with this application. Further details pertaining to the application, as well as Staffs evaluation, are provided in the attached Staff Report. There is no known opposition to this request. ■ Recommendation: On December 10, 2025, the Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of this item on the Consent Agenda, by a recorded vote of 10-0. 1. The following conditions shall only apply to the dwelling unit addressed as 215 4th Street, and the Short Term Rental use shall only occur in the principal structure. 2. An annual (yearly) STR Zoning Permit must be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development (Zoning Administration) before using the dwelling for Short-Term Rental purposes. 215 4t" Street, LLC Page 2 of 5 3. Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Section 241.2 and 2303(b)(a)(i)(ii) of the City Zoning Ordinance or as approved by City Council. 4. All required parking spaces, including off-site spaces, shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator and shall be available for use by the Short Term Rental occupants at all times. 5. For properties located within the boundaries of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP), while the Short Term Rental use is active, parking passes issued for the subject dwelling unit(s) through the RPPP shall be limited to two (2) resident passes only. Guest and temporary passes through the RPPP shall not be permitted. 6. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire five (5) years from the date of approval. The renewal process of this Conditional Use Permit may be administrative and performed by the Planning Department; however, the Planning Department shall notify the City Council in writing prior to the renewal of any Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental where the Short Term Rental has been the subject of neighborhood complaints, violations of its conditions or violations of any building, housing, zoning, fire or other similar codes. 7. No events associated with the Short Term Rental shall be permitted with more than the allowed number of people who may stay overnight (number of bedrooms times two (2)) on the property where the Short Term Rental is located. This Short Term Rental may not request or obtain a Special Event Permit under City Code Section 4-1. 8. The owner or operator must provide the name and telephone number of a responsible person, who may be the owner, operator or an agent of the owner or operator, who is available to be contacted and to address conditions occurring at the Short Term Rental within thirty (30) minutes and to be physical present at the Short Term Rental within one (1) hour. 9. If, or when, the ownership of the property changes, it is the seller's responsibility to notify the new property owner of requirements `a' through `c' below. This information must be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. This shall be done within six (6) months of the property real estate transaction closing date. a) A completed Department of Planning and Community Development Short Term Rental Zoning Permit; and b) Copies of the Commissioner of Revenue's Office receipt of registration; and 215 4th Street, LLC Page 3 of 5 c) Proof of liability insurance applicable to the rental activity of at least one million dollars. 10. To the extent permitted by state law, each Short Term Rental must maintain registration with the Commissioner of Revenue's Office and pay all applicable taxes. 11. There shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the dwelling a summary provided by the Zoning Administrator of City Code Sections 23-69 through 23-71 (noise), 31-26, 31-27 and 31-28 (solid waste collection), 12-5 (fires on the beach), 12-43.2 (fireworks), and a copy of any approved parking plan. 12. All refuse shall be placed in automated refuse receptacles, where provided, and comply with the requirements of City Code sections 31-26, 31-27 and 31-28. 13. Accessory structures shall not be used or occupied as Short Term Rentals. 14. No signage, except architectural signs naming the structure or other signs as permitted under Sec. 211 shall be permitted on-site, except that each short term rental shall have one (1) four-square foot sign posted on the building, or other permanent structure or location approved by the Zoning Administrator, that identifies the property as a short term rental and provides the telephone numbers for the Short Term Rental Hotlines in text large enough to be read from the public street. The sign required by this section shall include the owner or property manager's contact information. 15. The Short Term Rental shall have no more than one (1) rental contract for every seven (7) consecutive days. 16. The owner or operator shall provide proof of liability insurance applicable to the rental activity at registration and renewal of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) underwritten by insurers acceptable to the City. 17. There shall be no outdoor amplified sound after 10:00 p.m. or before 10:00 a.m. 18. The maximum number of persons on the property after 11:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. ("Overnight Lodgers") shall be two (2) individuals per bedroom, which number shall not include minors under the age of 16, provided that in no case may the total number of persons staying overnight at the property exceed the number of approved bedrooms multiplied by three (3). 19. The property owner, or their representative, shall provide to the City Planning Department permission to inspect the Short Term Rental property at any time or times during the permitting process. Such inspection shall 215 4th Street, LLC Page 4 of 5 include: 1) At least one fire extinguisher has been installed inside the unit (in the kitchen) and in plain sight 2) Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction and interconnected. Units constructed prior to interconnection requirements must have a minimum of one smoke alarm installed on every floor of the structure and in the areas adjacent to all sleeping rooms, and when activated, be audible in all sleeping rooms, 3) All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have been inspected within the last twelve months and are in good working order, and 4) a document showing the required parking approved by the zoning administrator posted in the unit. a) A property inspection is required when an operator first applies for a short term rental permit and a subsequent inspection shall occur every five (5) years. In years when an inspection is not required, the property owner or their representative shall submit an attestation to the Department of Planning and Community Development confirming that the short term rental is in compliance with the requirements set forth in this section. If the planning department has good cause to believe that a safety violation exists on the property, it shall conduct an inspection prior to renewing the permit. b) Properties may be inspected annually for compliance with the requirements above by certified Short Term Rental Management Companies or Certified Home Inspectors. The compliance inspection shall be documented on a form prescribed by the Planning Department and shall be provided during the permit process. 20. A structural safety inspection report shall be provided to the city every five (5) years indicating all exterior stairways, decks, porches, and balconies with a finished height more than 30 inches above ground level have been inspected by either a licensed design professional, or a licensed and insured Class A, B, or C general contractor qualified to perform such inspection and are safe for use. The report must confirm the structure has been built to the applicable residential building code standards and are free of observable damage that would render the structure unsafe for use. However, said report shall not be required for an initial period of five (5) years for new construction inspected at the time of completion by the City's Permits and Inspections Division. ■ Attachments: Staff Report and Disclosure Statements Location Map STR Vicinity Map Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing 215 4th Street, LLC Page 5 of 5 Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval. Planning Commission recommends Approval. Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department City Manager: /4V Agenda Item 14 Applicant & Property Owner: th Planning Commission ' • December 1 2025 CouncilCity • Project Details Request Conditional Use Permit (Short Term Rental) k DNS � 1 Staff Recommendation eotl lt�w- Approval y ` o z ,A'. Staff Planner =x , Alexis Bailey Location 215 4th Street GP/N 24272286045680 Site Size 1,736 square feet auuuo , ; AICUZ 65-70 dB DNL; Sub-Area 1 Watershed Atlantic Ocean Existing Land Use and Zoning District Condominium Complex/OR Oceanfront Resort } Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Districts North Hotel/OR Oceanfront Resort t South 4th Street Municipal parking lot/OR Oceanfront Resort East Parking lot/ OR Oceanfront Resort West Pacific Avenue Parking lot/ RT-3 Resort Tourist 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 1 of 14 Background SummaryofProposal • The applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental at 215 4th Street. The 1,736 square foot condominium unit is located within the Windward Landing Condominiums and is zoned Oceanfront Resort District. • According to City records, this three-bedroom unit was constructed in 1996. • Staff inspected the site on October 15, 2025 to observe site conditions and take photographs for this report. • On-street parking is not permitted on this portion of 4th Street. • On July 16, 2021, a Zoning Complaint was received for the operation of a Short Term Rental without an approved Conditional Use Permit or Short Term Rental Zoning Permit; however, that complaint was unsubstantiated as staff did not find any active listings or other evidence of short term rental use. • Since this property was registered and paying transient occupancy taxes to the Commissioner of Revenue prior to July 1, 2018, the property would be considered a grandfathered Short Term Rental; however, since the property was not used as a Short Term Rental for a period of two (2) years or more, its grandfathered designation has been lost and a Conditional Use Permit is required prior to operating. • Known Short Term Rental activity as of November 24, 2025, as shown below: CURRENTLY ADVERTISED LAST KNOWN RENTAL REGISTERED WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE No August 1, 2025 Yes 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 2 of 14 Short &;J s"v AT"ST t { i S V k Y ~} 4 yt Ss G 3p 51 mf` Short Term Rentals{ w . 0 STR Permits(52) Summary of Proposal The applicant submitted a Conditional Use Permit request to operate a Short Term Rental on the subject site. The regulations for Short Term Rental use are identified in Section 241.2 of the City Zoning Ordinance. Specific details pertaining to this application are listed below. • Number of bedrooms in the Short Term Rental: 3 • Maximum number of guests permitted on the property after 11:00 pm: 6 • Number of parking spaces required (1 space per bedroom required): 3 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 3 of 14 • Number of off-street parking spaces provided: 3 (2 spaces provided on site and 1 space provided off- site HistoryZoning # Request 1 CUP (Conditional Use Permit) Approved 2 09/16/2025 2 CUP(Communication Tower) Approved 03/14/1995 ?R(STR=OR) r t n T 1} C� m qSN s� Application Types CUP: Conditional Use Permit MDP: Modification of Proffers SVR:Subdivision Variance REZ: Rezoning NON: Nonconforming Use LUP:Land Use Plan CRZ. Conditional Rezoning STC:Street Closure STR:Short Term Rental MDC: Modification of FVR: Floodplain Variance Conditions ALT,Alternative Compliance Evaluation - • • • The applicant is requesting to operate a three-bedroom Short Term Rental within the Windward Landing Townhome Condominiums. The three-bedroom Short Term Rental is required to have three off-street parking spaces. The site has two assigned parking spaces for the unit, and the applicant has provided an Intent to Lease Off-Site Parking Agreement to lease one off-site parking space at the Municipal Parking Garage on 911 Street, located 0.25 miles from the site, for a total of three parking spaces. All other requirements of Section 241.2 and Section 2303 of the Zoning Ordinance regulating Short Term Rentals can be reasonably met with this application. Based on the considerations above, Staff recommends approval of this request with the conditions listed below. 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 4 of 14 Recommended Conditions 1. The following conditions shall only apply to the dwelling unit addressed as 215 4th Street, and the Short Term Rental use shall only occur in the principal structure. 2. An annual (yearly) STR Zoning Permit must be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development (Zoning Administration) before using the dwelling for Short-Term Rental purposes. 3. Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Section 241.2 and 2303(b)(a)(i)(ii) of the City Zoning Ordinance or as approved by City Council. 4. All required parking spaces, including off-site spaces, shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator and shall be available for use by the Short Term Rental occupants at all times. 5. For properties located within the boundaries of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP), while the Short Term Rental use is active, parking passes issued for the subject dwelling unit(s) through the RPPP shall be limited to two (2) resident passes only. Guest and temporary passes through the RPPP shall not be permitted. 6. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire five (5) years from the date of approval.The renewal process of this Conditional Use Permit may be administrative and performed by the Planning Department; however, the Planning Department shall notify the City Council in writing prior to the renewal of any Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental where the Short Term Rental has been the subject of neighborhood complaints, violations of its conditions or violations of any building, housing, zoning, fire or other similar codes. 7. No events associated with the Short Term Rental shall be permitted with more than the allowed number of people who may stay overnight (number of bedrooms times two (2)) on the property where the Short Term Rental is located.This Short Term Rental may not request or obtain a Special Event Permit under City Code Section 4-1. 8. The owner or operator must provide the name and telephone number of a responsible person, who may be the owner, operator or an agent of the owner or operator, who is available to be contacted and to address conditions occurring at the Short Term Rental within thirty(30) minutes and to be physical present at the Short Term Rental within one (1) hour. 9. If, or when, the ownership of the property changes, it is the seller's responsibility to notify the new property owner of requirements 'a' through 'c' below.This information must be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval.This shall be done within six (6) months of the property real estate transaction closing date. a) A completed Department of Planning and Community Development Short Term Rental Zoning Permit; and b) Copies of the Commissioner of Revenue's Office receipt of registration; and c) Proof of liability insurance applicable to the rental activity of at least one million dollars. 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 5 of 14 10. To the extent permitted by state law, each Short Term Rental must maintain registration with the Commissioner of Revenue's Office and pay all applicable taxes. 11. There shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the dwelling a summary provided by the Zoning Administrator of City Code Sections 23-69 through 23-71 (noise), 31-26, 31-27 and 31-28 (solid waste collection), 12-5 (fires on the beach), 12-43.2 (fireworks), and a copy of any approved parking plan. 12. All refuse shall be placed in automated refuse receptacles, where provided, and comply with the requirements of City Code sections 31-26, 31-27 and 31-28. 13. Accessory structures shall not be used or occupied as Short Term Rentals. 14. No signage, except architectural signs naming the structure or other signs as permitted under Sec. 211 shall be permitted on-site, except that each short term rental shall have one (1)four-square foot sign posted on the building, or other permanent structure or location approved by the Zoning Administrator, that identifies the property as a short term rental and provides the telephone numbers for the Short Term Rental Hotlines in text large enough to be read from the public street. The sign required by this section shall include the owner or property manager's contact information. 15. The Short Term Rental shall have no more than one (1) rental contract for every seven (7) consecutive days. 16.The owner or operator shall provide proof of liability insurance applicable to the rental activity at registration and renewal of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) underwritten by insurers acceptable to the City. 17. There shall be no outdoor amplified sound after 10:00 p.m. or before 10:00 a.m. 18.The maximum number of persons on the property after 11:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. ("Overnight Lodgers") shall be two (2) individuals per bedroom, which number shall not include minors under the age of 16, provided that in no case may the total number of persons staying overnight at the property exceed the number of approved bedrooms multiplied by three (3). 19. The property owner, or their representative, shall provide to the City Planning Department permission to inspect the Short Term Rental property at any time or times during the permitting process. Such inspection shall include: 1) At least one fire extinguisher has been installed inside the unit (in the kitchen) and in plain sight 2) Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction and interconnected. Units constructed prior to interconnection requirements must have a minimum of one smoke alarm installed on every floor of the structure and in the areas adjacent to all sleeping rooms, and when activated, be audible in all sleeping rooms, 3) All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have been inspected within the last twelve months and are in good working order, and 4) a document showing the required parking approved by the zoning administrator posted in the unit. 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 6 of 14 a) A property inspection is required when an operator first applies for a short term rental permit and a subsequent inspection shall occur every five (5) years. In years when an inspection is not required, the property owner or their representative shall submit an attestation to the Department of Planning and Community Development confirming that the short term rental is in compliance with the requirements set forth in this section. If the planning department has good cause to believe that a safety violation exists on the property, it shall conduct an inspection prior to renewing the permit. b) Properties may be inspected annually for compliance with the requirements above by certified Short Term Rental Management Companies or Certified Home Inspectors.The compliance inspection shall be documented on a form prescribed by the Planning Department and shall be provided during the permit process. 20. A structural safety inspection report shall be provided to the city every five (5) years indicating all exterior stairways, decks, porches, and balconies with a finished height more than 30 inches above ground level have been inspected by either a licensed design professional, or a licensed and insured Class A, B, or C general contractor qualified to perform such inspection and are safe for use. The report must confirm the structure has been built to the applicable residential building code standards and are free of observable damage that would render the structure unsafe for use. However, said report shall not be required for an initial period of five (5) years for new construction inspected at the time of completion by the City's Permits and Inspections Division. Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. The applicant shall prepare and maintain, to the satisfaction of the City of Virginia Beach's Fire Marshal's Office, a fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 7 of 14 Public Outreach Information Planning Commission • As required by the Zoning Ordinance, the public notice sign(s) was placed on the property on November 10, 2025. • As required by State Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Wednesdays, November 26, 2025 and December 3, 2025. • As required by City Code,the adjacent property owners were notified regarding the request and the date of the Planning Commission public hearing on November 24, 2025. • This Staff report, as well as all reports for this Planning Commission's meeting, was posted on the Commission's webpage of virginiabeach.gov/pc on December 4, 2025. City Council • As required by City Code, this item was advertised in the Virginian-Pilot on Tuesdays,January 6, 2026 and January 13, 2026. • As required by City Code, the adjacent property owners were notified regarding both the request and the date of the City Council's public hearing on January 5, 2026. • The City Clerk's Office posted the materials associated with the application on the City Council website of https://clerk.virginiabeach.gov/city-council on January 16, 2026. 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 8 of 14 Site Layout iKl11G! { EXHIBIT 0 1 rwt "ecoslawt0 LAa0 srattr0* orator Crarlrr rwAr Twls PLAT H AccllAArt Awe COYJL/CJ r/rw sec T/ea sJ rl so III Oa N rot coot Or rue(w1A AaO ALL aarrs arrmrtt .Cate[ -A.t Jtc. 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SECTION 1: APPLICANT DISCLOSURE APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: as listed on application 215 4th Street LLC Is Applicant also the Owner of the subject property? Yes(+)No® If no,Property Owner must complete SECTION 2:PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE(page 3). Does Applicant have a Representative?Yese No0 If yes,name Representative: Holly Davis Is Applicant a corporation,partnership,firm,business,trust or unincorporated business? YesONoo if yes,list the names of all officers,directors,members,or trustees below AND businesses that hove a parent-subsidiary'or affiliated business entity z relationship with the applicant. (Attach list if necessary.) Holly Davis,Dieter Lubinger,Daniel Jones Does the subject property have a proposed or pending purchaser? Yes No If yes,name proposed or pending purchaser: KNOWN INTEREST BY PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the subject land or any proposed development contingent on the subject public action? Yes©No(j) If yes,name the official or employee,and describe the nature of their interest. APPLICANT SERVICES DISCLOSURE READ:The Applicant must certify whether the following services are being provided in connection to the subject application or any business operating or to be operated on the property. The name of the entity and/or individual providing such services must be identified.(Attach list if necessary.) SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER (Name entity and/or individual) Financing(mortgage,deeds of trust, O O cross-col lateral ization,etc.) Real Estate Broker/Agent/Realtor O O Disclosure Statement I rev. M a y 2024 page l of 3 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 12 of 14 Disclosure DISCLOSURESECTION 1: APPLICANT . •• SERVICE YES NO SERVICE PROVIDER Name entity and/or individual Accounting/TaxReturn Preparation Architect/Designer/Landscape O O Architect/Land Planner Construction Contractor © G) Engineer/Surveyor/Agent 0 q) Legal Services 0 G) APPLICANT CERTIFICATION READ.i certify that all information contained in this Form is complete,true,and accurate.I understand that, upon receipt of notification that the application has been scheduled for public hearing,1 am responsible for updating the information provided herein three weeks prior to the meeting of Planning Commission, City Council, VBDA,CBPA, Wetlands Board or any public body or committee in connection with this application. Holly Davis /,� — 10/24/2025 Applicant Name(Print) Applicant Signature Date s'Parent-subsidiary relationship"means"a relationship that exists when one corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of another corporation."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, VA.Code§2.2-3101. 2'Affiliated business entity relationship"means"a relationship,other than parent-subsidiary relationship, that exists when(i)one business entity has a controlling ownership interest in the other business entity, (ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling owner in the other entity,or(iii)there is shared management or control between the business entities.Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated business entity relationship include that the some person or substantially the some person own or manage the two entities;there are common or commingled funds or assets;the business entities share the use of the some offices or employees or otherwise share activities,resources or personnel on a regular basis,or there is otherwise a close working relationship between the entities."See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Va.Code§2.2-3101. FOR CITY USE ONLY: No changes as of(date): 12/30/2025 Z � / Alexis Bailey ��2i4 MK"z11( / 12/30/2025 Staff Name(Print) Staff Signature Date Disclosure Statement I rev. May-2024 page 2 of 3 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 13 of 14 Next Steps • Upon receiving a recommendation from Planning Commission, this request will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing. Staff will inform the applicant and/or their representative of the date of the hearing in the upcoming days. • Following City Council's decision, the applicant will receive a decision letter from Staff. • Once the conditions of approval are in place and/or completed, the applicant must contact the Zoning Division of the Planning Department to obtain verification that the conditions have been met. Contact the Zoning Division at 757-385-8074. • If the request requires land disturbance and/or a subdivision of property, please contact the Development Services Center(DSC) to discuss next steps for site plan/plat review. Contact the DSC at 757-385-4621 or the Development Liaison Team at 757-385-5692. • Please note that further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning/ Development Services Center and Department of Planning/ Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any approvals allowed by this application are valid. • The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. • The applicant shall prepare and maintain, to the satisfaction of the City of Virginia Beach's Fire Marshal's Office, a fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. 215 4th Street LLC Agenda Item 14 page 14 of 14 STIR VICINITY MAP 215 4T" STREET LLC Ir0i srt tiG1{ Y sl { t �t x ry 3 ^ b i I i Short Terns Rentals W, 0 STR Peenytits(52) Virginia Beach Planning Commission December 10, 2025 City Council Chambers Formal Hearing, 12:00 P.M. Public Meeting Item 14 215 4th Street, LLC Recommendation: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Discussion Mr.Coston: Thank you. Last item for the consent agenda is item 14,215 4th Street,LLC,property owner. Is there a representative in the building today? Thank you. Please state your name for the record. Mr. Jones: Dan Jones. Mr. Coston: Are the conditions acceptable to you? Mr.Jones: Yes, sir. Mr. Coston: Thank you. You may be seated. Is there any opposition to this item being placed on the consent agenda? Hearing none. We have asked Commissioner Schoonover to read this item into the record. Ms. Schoonover: The applicant,215 4th Street,LLC,has requested a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental for the property at 215 4th Street. Hearing no opposition, this item has been placed on the consent agenda. Mr. Coston: Thank you, Madam Chair. That was the last item on the consent agenda. The Planning Commission places the following applications on the consent agenda: four records of minutes, items number 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Vice Chair. Do I have a motion to approve by consent as read by the Vice Chair? Mr. Coston: I move that these items be accepted. Ms. Cuellar: And do I have a second? Ms.Byler: Second. Ms. Cuellar: And are there any commissioners abstaining on these items on the consent agenda? Mr.Plumlee: I am abstaining from the site visit minutes of December 4th,and I'm also abstaining from item 10 for reasons set forth in a letter with the City Attorney's office. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much, Commissioner Plumlee. I have a motion to approve the consent agenda by Commissioner Coston, seconded by Commissioner Byler and the noted abstention of Commissioner Plumlee on item#10. The vote is open. Clerk: The vote is open. By recorded vote of 10 to zero with all aforementioned abstentions, all aforementioned minutes and Items 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14 have been recommended for approval by consent. Ms. Cuellar: And just to Madam Clerk for clarification on the record, Commissioner Plumlee just wanted to ensure that his vote was correct with the noted abstention. Ms. Alcock: Right. And we'll reflect the correct mover and seconder for the verbatim record. Mr. Coston: As the mover and I think it's John. Ms. Cuellar: oh, I see. Thank you very much. Mr. Camp: Madam Chair. Ms. Cuellar: Yes. Mr. Camp: And it wasn't called out specifically, but it was read in as part of the motion. There are two additional abstentions on those site visit minutes. Those are captured by staff. Thank you. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much. It is always our goal to have all of our votes and minutes correct. So,thank you to the public for your patience in that. If you have an application that was on the consent agenda, your request will now be scheduled for an upcoming city council meeting. Staff will contact you about the date for those applicants on the consent agenda. Thank you for your participation. You're welcome to continue to join us here today,but you may also go ahead and leave. So,thank you very much. Vote Tall Commission Member AYE 10 NAY 0 ABS 0 ABSENT 1 Camp X Cromwell X Anderson X B ler X Schoonover X Plumlee X Hi en X Cuellar Chair X Coston Vice Chair X Moorjani X Mauch X l bS S'i CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AGENDA ITEM ITEM: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE INTO THE VIRGINIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2016, THE PARK SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2024 MEETING DATE: January 20, 2026 ■ Background: The Park System Needs Assessment and Development Strategy 2024 (referred to as the "Plan") is a long-range plan specifically created to develop the City's parks and open space system as one of the foremost in the nation through a 15- year implementation action plan that prioritizes equitable service in a manner that is fiscally responsible, environmentally sound, and responsive to citizen needs. Focusing the development and investment strategy through the lens of equity provides a framework for improvements, prioritization, and spending and funding based on community-wide objectives and shared interdepartmental missions. The next update to the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan, also adopted by reference to the Comprehensive Plan, will be based on the results and content provided in the Plan. ■ Considerations: On December 2, 2025, Parks & Recreation briefed the City Council on the Plan, covering the planning process, park inventory and classification updates, access equity analysis, composite equity assessment, recommendations and associated costs, priorities for underdeveloped parks, parkland acquisition, water access points, and funding strategies. Once adopted, the Plan will be carried forward by reference into the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update. Further details pertaining to the application, as well as Staffs evaluation, are provided in the attached Staff Report. There is no known opposition to this request. ■ Recommendation: On October 8, 2025, the Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend approval of this item on the Consent Agenda, by a recorded vote of 10-0. ■ Attachments: Staff Report Ordinance Parks Needs Assessment & Development Strategy —A Master Plan for the Parks & Recreation System, 2024 City of Virginia Beach Page 2 of 2 Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing Recommended Action: Staff recommends Approval. Planning Commission recommends Approval. Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department a4 City Manager: 1 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE INTO 2 THE VIRGINIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2016, 3 THE PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND 4 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2024 5 6 WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning 7 practice so require; 8 9 WHEREAS, the Park Needs Assessment & Development Strategy 2024, has 10 been developed with extensive input from the community and stakeholders, including 11 three stakeholder workshops and community survey; and 12 13 WHEREAS, the Park Needs Assessment & Development Strategy 2024 is a 14 long-range plan specifically created to develop the City's Park and open space system 15 as one of the foremost in the nation; and 16 17 WHEREAS, the Park Needs Assessment & Development Strategy 2024, is in 18 conformity with the Comprehensive Plan; and 19 20 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended Approval for the Park 21 Needs Assessment & Development Strategy 2024; and 22 23 WHEREAS, the Park Needs Assessment & Development Strategy 2024 should 24 be adopted and incorporated as part of the Comprehensive Plan 2016. 25 26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 27 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 28 29 That the Comprehensive Plan 2016 of the City of Virginia Beach be, and hereby 30 is, amended and reordained by: 31 32 The adoption by City Council of the City of Virginia Beach the Park Needs 33 Assessment & Development Strategy 2024 and its incorporation to the Comprehensive 34 Plan 2016. Such document is attached hereto and made a part hereof, having been 35 exhibited to the City Council and placed on file in the Department of Planning and 36 Community Development. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of , 2026. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: lanning Department City Attorney's Office CA16978 R-1 September 25, 2025 2 Agenda Item 13 A•• of NeedsPlanning Commission Public Hearing: October 8, 2025 V_B, The Park System Development 1 An Ordinance to adopt and incorporate into the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan 2016, the Park System Needs Assessment and Development Strategy 2024 Summary of • Background The Park System Needs Assessment and Development Strategy 2024 (referred to as the "Plan") is a long-range plan specifically created to develop the City's parks and open space system as one of the foremost in the nation through a 15-year implementation action plan that prioritizes equitable service in a manner that is fiscally responsible, environmentally sound, and responsive to citizen needs. Focusing the development and investment strategy through the lens of equity provides a framework for improvements, prioritization, and spending and funding based on community-wide objectives and shared interdepartmental missions. The next update to the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan, also adopted by reference to the Comprehensive Plan, will be based on the results and content provided in the Plan. Considerations • On August 13th, Parks & Recreation briefed the Planning Commission on the Plan, which included the process, an inventory of different types of parks, adjusting the classification system, access equity and mapping that data, composite equity assessment, recommendations and costs, level of priority for un/underdeveloped parks, park land acquisition, water access points, the costs associated, and strategies for funding. The briefing aimed to inform the Planning Commission of the Ordinance in preparation for a future vote for the Plan to be adopted by reference in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. If the Plan is adopted in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, it will be carried over by reference into the pending Comprehensive Plan update. City of Virginia Beach Agenda Item 13 page 1 of 4 Public Information • The City and consultants held three stakeholder workshops to provide feedback on initial content, input from various team members about various aspects of the park system and department goals and performed focus group exercises to develop and prioritize key indicators. The stakeholders represented staff from various divisions from Parks & Recreation including Planning, Design & Development, Park and Landscape Services, Programming and Operations, and Business Services. Other stakeholders from City Council-appointed committees included representatives from the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, and the Open Space Advisory Committee. The Plan also utilized input collected from a statistically valid community survey conducted every two years as a basis of gathering community parks and recreation priorities. Plan Development History and Schedule • Kickoff: May 17, 2021 • Equity and Level of Service Metrics Stakeholder Workshop: July 12th—131h, 2021 • Data Collection: 2021 and 2022 • Analysis: 2021, 2022, and 2023 • Stakeholder Interviews: 2017, 2021, and 2023 • Draft Existing Conditions and Assessment: February 2022 • Draft Analysis Sections: February 2023 • Parks and Recreation Commission: November 2, 2023 • Draft Funding Strategies:January 2024 • City Council Briefing:April 2"d, 2024 • Final Draft: May 2024 • Open Space Advisory Committee Briefing:June 23rd, 2025 • Planning Commission Briefing: August 131h, 2025 Recommendation Staff recommends approval of this Ordinance to adopt and incorporate the Park System Needs Assessment and Development Strategy 2024 into the Comprehensive Plan, 2016. City of Virginia Beach Agenda Item 13 page 2 of 4 Ordinance 1 2 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE INTO 3 THE VIRGINIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2016, 4 THE PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND 5 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2024 6 7 WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning 8 practice so require; 9 10 WHEREAS, the Park Needs Assessment & Development Strategy 2024, has 11 been developed with extensive input from the community and stakeholders, including 12 three stakeholder workshops and community survey; and 13 14 WHEREAS, the Park Needs Assessment & Development Strategy 2024 is a 15 long-range plan specifically created to develop the City's Park and open space system 16 as one of the foremost in the nation; and 17 18 WHEREAS, the Park Needs Assessment & Development Strategy 2024, is in 19 conformity with the Comprehensive Plan; and 20 21 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended Approval for the Park 22 Needs Assessment & Development Strategy 2024; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the Park Needs Assessment & Development Strategy 2024 should 25 be adopted and incorporated as part of the Comprehensive Plan 2016. 26 27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 28 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 29 30 That the Comprehensive Plan 2016 of the City of Virginia Beach be, and hereby 31 is, amended and reordained by: 32 33 The adoption by City Council of the City of Virginia Beach the Park Needs 34 Assessment & Development Strategy 2024 and its incorporation to the Comprehensive 35 Plan 2016. Such document is attached hereto and made a part hereof, having been 36 exhibited to the City Council and placed on file in the Department of Planning and 37 Community Development. City of Virginia Beach Agenda Item 13 page 3 of 4 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this day of 2025. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Planning Department City Attorney's Office CA16978 R-1 September 25, 2025 City of Virginia Beach Agenda Item 13 page 4 of 4 VB PLANNING, DESIGN & DEVELOPV PREPARED BY: Kimley-Horn and Associates,Inc.W.P. Large, Inc., PROS Consulting, INC.. Barth Associates.LLC, Parks & Perez Planning+Design,LLC Recreation PARK NEEDS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY A MASTER PLAN FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM 71 40 . - + �A This page has intentionally been left blank. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 1 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION VIRGINIA BEACH PARK NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY DRAFT:APRIL 30, 2024 Report Prepared for: Kathryn N. Moran Myra Pane City Council Stephen Rockefeller Michael Berlucchi—District 3 Eugene Towler Barbara Henley—District 2 David Weiner Robert W. "Worth" Remick—District 6 Debbie Wiggins Dr.Amelia Ross-Hammond—District 4 Sebastian Johnson Jennifer V. Rouse—District 10 Quinn Zellinski Joashua F.Schulman—District 9 Chris Tay►or—District 8 Parks and Rec Department Rosemary Wilson—District 5 Michael Kirschman, Parks and Recreation Director Sabrina D.Wooten—District 7 Chad Morris, Planning, Design, & Development David Hutcheson—District 1 Administrator Parks and Rec Commission Report Prepared by: High Turney, Chair Joseph A. Monaco,Vice Chair Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc Phillip J. Hines,Secretary W. P• Large, Inc. Daniel Edwards PROS Consulting, INC. Robert P. Hardegen Barth Associates, LLC Clinton Mills Perez Planning+ Design, LLC VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 2 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVESUMMARY .................................................................................4 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................4 ParkSystem Recommendations.....................................................................................................................7 Budget and 15-Year Implementation Plan...................................................................................................10 CHAPTER 1 // INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 13 1.1 Understanding the Department.............................................................................................................13 1.2 Benefits of Parks and Recreation............................................................................................................17 1.3 Needs Assessment and Development Strategy.....................................................................................22 CHAPTER 2 // PLANNING CONTEXT .........................................................24 2.1 City Plans and Standards Review............................................................................................................24 2.2 Review of Planning Documents Not Fully Implemented.......................................................................35 CHAPTER 3 // PARKS AND FACILITIES ASSESSMENT................................45 3.1 Parks and Facilities Inventory.................................................................................................................45 3.2 Un-Developed and Underdeveloped Sites Equity Evaluation...............................................................55 CHAPTER 4 // NEEDS ASSESSMENT ........................................................... 79 4.1 Statistically Valid Survey Analysis ...........................................................................................................79 4.2 Demographic and Recreational Trends Analysis....................................................................................84 4.3 Benchmark Analysis.................................................................................................................................92 4.4 Stakeholder Input....................................................................................................................................98 4.5 Existing Level of Service ........................................................................................................................100 4.6 Equity-Based Park Service Metrics.......................................................................................................114 CHAPTER 5 // STRATEGY.......................................................................... 130 5.1 Equity-Based Park Planning...................................................................................................................130 5.2 Recommendations.................................................................................................................................134 5.3 Prioritization ..........................................................................................................................................148 5.4 Implementation and Budget Plan.........................................................................................................160 APPENDIX // A-J A—Inventory of Parks E—Demographic and Recreational H —Desire Future Condition Equity B—Maps of Park Locations Trends Analysis Metrics Inventory F—Level of Service I—Mapping Priority Locations for C—Park Site Assessments G—Level of Service Mapping& New Parks D—Statistically Valid Survey Equity Maps J—Cost Estimate Report VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 3 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation is nationally recognized as a leader in providing parks, recreation, and open space.The Parks and Recreation Department's focus over the last two decades is shifting towards a well-rounded integrated and holistic approach to park, recreation, and open space, exploring the capacity to positively impact the health and well-being of the community and environment. The 2024 Virginia Beach Park Needs Assessment and Development Strategy is a long-range plan specifically created to develop the City's parks and open Goals of space system as one of the foremost in the nation through a 15-year the Plan: implementation action plan that prioritizes equitable service in a manner that is fiscally responsible, environmentally sound, and responsive to citizen needs. Assess existing Focusing the development and investment strategy through the lens of equity city parks and provides a framework for improvements, prioritization, and spending and open space. funding based on community-wide objectives and shared interdepartmental Develop equity- missions. based park service standards Virginia Parks & Recreation Vision, and metrics. Mission, & Values Identify improvements 7providing 71nnova�t�io • - required to meet Exceed • Protect the environment current and future community • Promote healthy lifestyles needs. expectations • Provide community access In an inclusive, • Ensure the stewardship of prioritize enriching and innovative,and • Empowerment funds,facilities,and public memorable sustainable • Sustainable lands recommendations lifelong manner. through the lens experiences. of equity. Develop cost phasing and a 15-year implementation plan. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 4 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy PROCESS Virginia Beach is the largest and most populous city in the state, and the Department manages an extensive inventory of parks, r , -+- r facilities, and open space areas, including over 250 parks, over " ".• .4 7,000 acres of parks and open space, seven community ; recreation centers, and numerous trails, playgrounds, water 75 access points, and other recreational facilities. The City strives to be a national leader in park and recreation services,and the investment into public beaches, park redevelopment, and , conservation area acquisition has resulted in top-tier recreational opportunities and experiences for residents and ° visitors. However,quality of park experiences is uneven at sites '` ' across the City.The City faces a $30M backlog of deferred park maintenance, not including recreation centers, and the park . . backlog is expected to climb to over$227M by 2033.There are over 80 undeveloped and underdeveloped park sites across the .. •• �a City, requiring new capital investment to build out. There is current unmet public need for amenities and park types, and Map of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation increasing unmet public needs forecast in the future. sites. The Virginia Beach Park Needs Assessment and Development Virginia Beach Parks and Facilities Snapshot Strategy develops a framework Park&Rec action plan rooted in equity and 7,425 acres Park&Rec Sites: Facility Highlights: Total of park land 1 contextual understanding for how 167owned by VBPR —7 173 to provide consistent, high-quality Local Parks(634 acres) playgrounds Of parks and open space through5,772 acres 19 111 strategic investment, management, tennis and/or and operation. The process began City Wide parks(1,002 acres) pickleball courts 653 acres with evaluating the current ,,cc 79_... conditions, including park Special Us�Prks(3,153 diamondfields inventory, conditions assessment, 23,017 acres) acres related planning documents, and of additional public lbake 4 interviews with stakeholders to 22 parkland in the City(school all courts federal park land) understand the current Natural Areas(902 acres) 31 opportunities and threats facing 7 unpaved)miles of trails(paved& the system. Through public survey input, market and recreational Recreation Centers(81 acres)— 13 trends analysis, demographic 70 canoe/kayak launches assessment, benchmark School Sites*(1,248acres) evaluations, and mapping 'include elementary schools, 4 middle schools,and special outdoor stages assessments, standards of service purpose schools. were developed to address equity of access, quality, economic VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 5 =-WI Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy (investment), and environmental services. The recommendations developed in this planning effort for maintaining, improving, and expanding the parks system were prioritized based on equity, feasibility, and impact,to provide recommendations on where to direct resources they are most needed and can have the greatest impact. LENS OF EQUITY This report focuses on four areas of equity as the framework for evaluation, investment, Environmental and development of the Virginia Beach parks Equity system:access equity,environmental equity, quality equity, and economic equity. Setting Access Quality clear goals with measurable metrics that Equity Equity address each of these categories of equity brings those aspirations into reality and Economic provides the framework for Equity recommendations and implementation. The four areas of equity examined in the assessment rt r r; ff y .r s f t I Y The Department provides offers a range of programming types for all ages. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 6 �� Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy PARK SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS STREAMLINE PARK CLASSIFICATION Virginia Beach currently defines park land into 16 Table 0.1 // Proposed Park Classifications separate designations. This specificity leads to confusion, overlap, and difficulty with resource Proposed ., rk analysis and planning.This plan proposes that five Categories Current Park Designations categories be applied to the designations. These categories are based on size and use, and applying Local Park Neighborhood Park these definitions will aid in planning,management, Local Park Town Green and level of service evaluation. The Department Local Park Urban Plaza may choose to phase out the sub-designations or City-Wide Park Signature Park retain them as data indicators. City-Wide Park Metro Park City-Wide Park Community Park Special-Use Special Use Park RECOMMENDATION THEMES Special-Use Linear Park/Linkage An extensive list of detailed recommendations Park --- was developed to address current needs, Special-Use ParkEco-Garden projected future shortfalls, address inequities, Natural Area Natural Resource Area and improve the park system to reach a world- class level. The following is a summary of key Natural Area Open Space Preservation Area themes from those recommendations. Recreation Special Use — Recreation Center Center Park maintenance crews. OnieTonie Seatack Park. Improve existing parks and facilities, including Construct additional amenities to address addressing lifecycle replacement and shortfalls city-wide and by district. Key maintenance needs. shortfalls across the city were trails, pickleball, playgrounds, skate spots, soccer fields, and splash pads. New amenity types should be introduced to the system, including nature centers, a cricket field, an archery range, and outdoor pools. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 7 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy The hill at Mt. Troshmore Park. Poddleboording is a popular water-based activity. Invest in under-developed parks so that they Build out un-developed parks as appropriate meet development standards of a wide for their context and as Local, City-Wide, variety of recreational opportunities for all Special Use, or Natural Areas. age groups and interests. r4 �.w Parks maintenance crews manage significant property. Morshview Trail. Acquire and develop new park land. The City Fund previously planned projects, including faces a significant shortfall of City-Wide level the 12-mile-long Virginia Beach Trail. regional parks, as well as certain areas of the city facing shortages of Local level parks. Specialty type parks and natural areas are opportunity-based and the City should be prepared to move quickly. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 8 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS It is understood that resources and funding are limited,so any investment made should have the greatest possible impact for the community.The full set of recommendations were evaluated based on equity needs to develop a priority list of projects and development. The prioritization was developed through quantitative and geographic analysis. Priorities and projects should be reviewed every five years to reflect budgets, staffing levels, new policies, trends, park use,and citizen needs.As opportunities arise to implement recommendations, priorities may shift. Improvements to Existing Park Facilities The highest priority improvements are: increased ADA access and availability of universally accessible design elements, improvements to soft surface trails, addressing safety hazards, increased connectivity between parks or recreational facilities and the surrounding communities and destination points,increased and improved water access, and addressing lifecycle maintenance and replacement. Existing ADA access impediments and safety concerns are few and being addressed through the implementation of the Department's ADA Transition Plan. New Amenity Construction The highest priority amenities for new construction are: playgrounds, canoe/kayak launches, soft surface and paved trails, and outdoor pickleball courts. Develop Un- and Under-Developed Parks High priority underdeveloped Local parks are Level Green Park, Oak Springs Park, Salem Village Park, and Seatack North Park. Please note that Level Green Park is undergoing a $4.5 million renovation which will transform it into a City-Wide park, based on the type and diversity of amenities that will be constructed in the park. High priority underdeveloped City-Wide parks are Salem Woods Park, Marshview Park, and Carolanne Farms. High priority undeveloped Local parks are Margate Ave. Park,Amhurst Park,Thalia Trace Oaks Park, and County Haven. There is only one undeveloped City-Wide park located in a high priority area: Woodbridge Park. It is recommended to focus first on developing City-Wide level parks.Virginia Beach has a greater shortfall of City-Wide type parks than Local type parks, so addressing this need first is a priority. From an impact perspective, City-Wide parks have more amenities, specialty amenities, and reach a larger number of people than Local parks. Land Acquisition The report recommends alternative solutions for addressing park land shortfalls, but even by using these alternatives, more land is required. An additional 121 acres of local park land and 992 acres of City-Wide park land will be needed by 2036. Mapping identifies priority areas for acquisition based on a composite analysis of equity metrics. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 9 -� Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Water Access Providing additional water access, such as boat ramps, canoe/kayak launches, boardwalks, piers, fishing access, or scenic viewing, is a priority for Virginia Beach. Mapping identifies priority areas for water access development at current parks and park land based on a composite analysis of equity metrics. BUDGET AND 15-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN An important piece of the plan is to determine how much to budget for the recommended improvements identified in the conditions assessments, the shortfalls identified in the Level of Service (LOS) analysis, and the recommended system-wide improvements. The Department is currently facing an over $30 million backlog of deferred maintenance resulting in declining parks and recreation facilities with an anticipated $227.8 million of lifecycle replacement required by 2033. Further investment beyond this is required to expand recreational offerings within existing parks, to develop new parks and open space to meet the public's needs, and to provide a world-class parks system. A comprehensive assessment of capital investment costs with an achievable implementation plan is essential for CIP planning.The cost analysis in this report shows gross approximate figures based on 2024 dollars and is not intended to be used for specifical financial determinations. The purpose of this analysis is to provide the Department enough information to begin thinking about planning efforts related to funding and priorities. Phasing Plan SHORT-TERM MID-TERM LONG-TERM Recommendations that Address safety,code • Park appearance Projects that involve in-depth consid- or access,or could be implemented easily • Continuation of lifecycle replacement and erotion,compilation of larger funding with low cost. maintenance backlog amounts,and extended demographic and medium-Safety and accessibility improvements • The construction of high- shifts or long-range planning. • Life cycle replacement and maintenance backlog priority amenities p g •The investment in priority local and city- •All recommendations in the mid-term •The construction of high-priority amenities wide parks category • The development and investment in priority • Park land acquisition city-wide parks Implementing all recommendations within the plan will require significant funding resources.The order of magnitude estimate of probable cost is$837,650,000, calculated in 2024 dollars. Based on inflation, labor costs, material cost variability,and other factors,the actual implemented construction cost will be higher. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 10 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy PHASED PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN The costs associated with all improvements and recommendations in the plan were calculated to be $837,650,000, in 2024 dollars. It is understood that this is a significant cost, and that an achievable implementation strategy is necessary to begin addressing these needs. To that end, priority projects were identified and then categorized into three phases, short-term (0-5 years), mid-term (6-10 years),and long- term(11-15 years). Projects were categorized based on level of need,feasibility,cost,and health and safety. Total estimated order of magnitude cost for the prioritized projects over a 15-year period is$483,630,000. Table 0.2 // Virginia Beach Park Recommendations Order of Magnitude Estimate of Total Probable Cost Recommendation Cost Existing facility improvements $ 18,440,000 Lifecycle Replacement (10-year) $ 227,810,000 Amenity construction (15 year LOS) $ 268,410,000 Undeveloped Parks $ 57,310,000 Underdeveloped Parks $ 14,130,000 New park land acquisition and development $ 191,550,000 Planned Project: Virginia Beach Trail $ 60,000,000 Grand Total Cost of Recommendations $ 837,650,000 Table 0.3 // Virginia Beach Park Recommendations Order of Magnitude Estimate of Probable Cost- 15-year Phased Priority Implementation Short-Term Mid-Term Long-Term Recommendation (0-5 years) (6-10 years) (11-15 years) Existing facility improvements $ 7,090,000 $ 4,460,000 $ 4,090,000 Lifecycle Replacement (10-year) $ 79,110,000 $ 79,110,000 $ 69,590,000 Amenity construction (15 year LOS) $ 11,410,000 $ 44,530,000 $ 72,180,000 Undeveloped Parks $ 5,040,000 $ 11,450,000 $ 16,930,000 Underdeveloped Parks $ 2,820,000 $ 3,030,000 $ 1,560,000 New park land acquisition $ 14,230,000 Planned Project: Virginia Beach Trail $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 40,000,000 mendations $ 115,470,000 $ 152,580,000 $ 218,580,000 Grand Total Costof Recommendations000 Note: VB Trail project cost does not include$15M of federal grand money awarded in 2024 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 11 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy FUNDING STRATEGIES To continue to build and maintain the Parks and Recreation system, funding should be pursued for capital investments. While numerous funding strategies are available, due to the size and scope of the need, anything other than a general obligation bond, new dedicated funding, or significant federal grants are not going to substantially reduce the need as it exists today. Funding Strategy Opportunities Tourism Increase the • General ProgramInvestment i percentage of Obligation : • • Outdoor Receives dedicated revenue,streams Referendum 1 to fund tourism other economic Real Estate Tax For park and recreation facilities vitality related operating costs and .improvements capitalprojects Potential Bond Funding Levels: A 1.28 cent increase would A 1.63 cent increase would result in$100M in bond funding result in $150M in bond funding y eI� 6 Ribbon cutting of the Morshview TroiL VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 12 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy CHAPTER 1 // INTRODUCTION Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation (VBPR) is nationally recognized as a leader in providing parks, recreation, and open space.They were selected as the winner for the National VISION STATEMENT Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) 2023 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation _ national leader 'd_ the providing Management,and as finalists in 2021 and 2022.The Parks and �enriching lifelong Recreation Department has grown over the years to now manage 293 city park sites, more than 7,000 acres of parks experiences. and natural areas, seven community recreation centers, a municipal marina, an athletic complex, and several more specialty facilities. MISSION STATEMENT The parks and open space overseen by the Virginia Beach Department of Parks and Recreation provide a great benefit Exceed communityexpectations to all city residents and an attraction to visitors.They provide an inclusive, innovative, and space for recreation and protect the city's biological,cultural, sustainable and natural resources. The parks, greenways, and natural areas also serve as areas of watershed protection, water quality enhancement, and open space protection. It will be COMMUNITY PRIORITIES increasingly important for future facilities to carry forward this idea of multi-function parks, natural areas, and open space facilities as the threat of sea level rise and recurrent 0 Protectenvironment. flooding impact the Tidewater region. a Promote healthy The Parks System Needs Assessment and Development I Provide Strategy evaluates the current conditions and future need a Ensure the stewardship of and proposes a plan to improve performance and provide funds, facilities, and • ' lic equitable service in support of a healthy, active, and resilient community. 1 .1 UNDERSTANDING THE DEPARTMENT In January 1956, the Board of Supervisors of Princess Anne County established a Recreation Department. When Princess Anne County became the City of Virginia Beach in 1963, the department's name changed to Department of Parks, Recreation and Physical Education.Ten years later, Physical Education separated from the department and became operated by the School Board. Since 1973, the department has been known as Department of Parks&Recreation.The Department's scope of operations has expanded over the years,the magnitude reflected in its nearly 1,400 full and part-time staff and an operating budget of nearly $67 million in total, increasing to$88M in fiscal year 2025. The Department has been recognized nationally for its quality operations and services, originally achieving the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) accreditation in 1999, and being reaccredited in 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 through the National Recreation and Parks Association VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 13 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy (NRPA).Virginia Beach was the first parka nd recreation agency to be accredited in Virginia,the nineteenth in the United States,and is only one of thirteen agencies in Virginia that are accredited.CAPRA accreditation signifies excellence in operation and service in parks and recreation, and maintaining this notable status demonstrates the commitment of the Department to be a leader in the field.The agency's quality continues to be recognized, being named as finalists in 2021 and 2022, and in 2023 the winner of the National Gold Medal Award Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, in partnership with the NRPA. DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS One of the most important things that Virginia Beach did for Parks and Recreation was approving a 1988 referendum that provides designated funding to Parks& Recreation for Recreation Centers, sourced as a percentage of property taxes. This funding source was well established and has been protected ever since, and because of it, VBPR has weathered economic downturns, like the 2008 recession and COVID-19 pandemic, better than many other departments. Another early milestone was the establishment of an Asset Management System that VBPR uses to inventory facilities and amenities and track the maintenance and operations cost associated with each.The Department now has an understanding of the true cost associated with operating the parks system and can accurately allocate funding for lifecycle and replacement costs. The department created their first comprehensive Design Guidelines for Planning, Design, and Development in 2009, updated in 2016. These guidelines and standards established critical framework for organizing and unifying the quality and aesthetic of parks within the Department. This has been a monumental effort and has immensely improved the ability for all projects to work in one common design language. Unified standards create brand recognition for the parks and recreation system, making the operations easily identifiable by the public and communicating a high quality of services and amenities. From an operations perspective, design standards also streamline maintenance procedures and product repair and replacement.The relatively new park projects perhaps exemplify these standards the most,for example Marshview Park,Woodstock Park, and Kemps Landing Park. OCESHELTER APARTMENTS PEBBLES BuRESff WOODLAND EDGE DE'LAWARE APARTMENTS ENHANCENIE TOWNHOUSES LANDSEND CONDOMINIUMS u6svacES:'., RESTROW M CALIFORNIA PARKING NO ' CONDOMINIUMS OSTURSANCE SELECTIVE RESIO6OUI. CILARIPIG lIRfE mw #*ORIEAL ACrNE 3. OPENPLAINEA•YURF SIEtfFA I""DOES ...P r� %/�,, PLANTING EEDS 6511rtIO06) StELTEP ,PARKS IPoUR EXISTING PARK 9ASPPWLT PATH E SIINc AM Y+G HIIES vmH ExKIP/G&FILE �t � EIM7M ASPHALT PATH--I...........� Emv..ia»Fr \. ftWPNA%0NE Marshview Park is a recently designed park that exemplifies the VBPR Design Standards VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 14 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy OPEN SPACE PROGRAM The Department developed an Open Space Acquisition Program in 2001, acquiring and managing tracts of land for environmental preservation, conservation, and stormwater management. Over 2,800 acres were added to the park system between 2001 and 2015. This program is pivotal to the success of VBPR since it allows the Department to acquire and land bank properties for preservation orfor improvements to passive and active recreation spaces. These traditional parks and open spaces are classic amenities that remain constantly popular attractions and do not become obsolete the way a special-use facility might, which makes the Open Space Program a sound investment. SCHOOL INFLUENCE ON PARKS AND RECREATION The school system has always been a strength for Virginia Beach. VBPR is an active stakeholder in these properties since they maintain all public and school grounds and many of the athletics facilities are shared across the school system. In 2007 Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS)turned toward sustainable building systems as an effort to systemically cut costs and to exemplify good stewardship to other public and private facilities.The advent of Hermitage Elementary School's LEED Certification was a first for Virginia Beach and it began to set off a sustainability renaissance in the school system. After Hermitage, it became apparent that a "green" prototype elementary school would work, and every school since has remained on a sustainable stewardship trajectory. Campus design and school construction are boldly redefining sustainability standards and 215T century learning models as they evolve with new technology and lessons learned from their predecessors. VBPR has been intimately involved as key stakeholders in all of these facilities, so it is understandable that they have been influenced by the renaissance sweeping through the schools. It became quickly apparent that the Recreation Centers could also rise to this same level of quality in design and sustainability. RECREATION CENTERS When the Williams Farm Recreation Center started in Williams Farm 2010,the same sustainable design considerations from Community Recreation Center the newer schools were included in the Rec Center 2012 design. It eventually became a LEED certified facility and one of the area's top natatoriums. This project heralded much for VBPR as they now had their first all Bow Creek modern sustainable building on par with the schoolsCommunity Recreation and other top-level facilities in the region. This projectCenter immediately set the bar for recreation centers, 2015 influencing Bow Creek Recreation Center and Kempsville Recreation Center. Kempsville Of the seven recreation centers, four were built Community Recreation between 1990 and 1997.These centers are nearing the Center 2017 end of their projected life for major systems. The Virginia Beach Community Recreation Centers Modernization Study, completed in 2020, addresses The newest recreation centers in Virginia Beach set new the magnitude of costs to replace the major systems in standards for service and environmental sustainability VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATIONvm 15 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy the aging centers, and recommended renovations to the facility to meet the needs of current and future trends in recreation centers to maintain VBPR's high standard of quality facilities and programs. COLLABORATION AND MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PARKS VBPR has been an innovator and key stakeholder in many projects that extend their successes to other departments and organizations. Hampton Roads Sanitation District identified Woodstock Park as an ideal location for infrastructure improvements in their system that would allow the closure of an aging wastewater treatment facility on the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach.The park site was reimagined with VBPR as a high performing recreation and infrastructure facility.The site now includes the HRSD Providence Road Off-Line Storage Facility,which will store up to 5 million gallons of combined stormwater and sanitary flows during heavy rainstorm events. The upgraded recreational park amenities include a 30,000 square foot cutting edge skatepark integrated onto the top of and off two sides of the storage facility. VBPR has played a serious partner-role with HRSD and is helping to solve a regional problem with broad context for future opportunities. VBPR broke new ground with its partnership with the engineering division on the Bow Creek Stormwater Park, which is converting an aging golf course into a massive stormwater park for the flood-prone neighborhoods of Windsor Woods, Princess Anne Plaza, and The Lakes.These neighborhoods were built in the 1960s on top of the filled Holland Swamp and currently suffer the woes of the completed legacy creeks which tend to resurface with high water tables during heavy rainfall. With the closing of golf facilities throughout the nation,repurposing them has been a trending practice. In this case,VPBR is fully integrating with Public Works-Stormwater Divisions to build the first true stormwater park in the region.The park will provide enough stormwater storage capacityto virtually eliminate the flooding of homes within these three flood-prone neighborhoods. PARKING EXPANSION STORMWATER PLAYGROUND - ...a, RETROFIT WOODSHELTER ------- SKATE PLAZA A B PICKLEBALL # PRO SHOP RE-USE Channel Floodptain Upland Storage/ Storage Storage Upland Meadow MULTI-PURPOSE — PARKING EXPANSION FIELD ' VOLLEYBALL COURTS _ BOARDWALK ' �• �, � C? ` VIEWING BLIND WITH OVERLOOKS r VIEWING BLIND MOUNTAIN BIKE SINGLE TRACK T _ — - !A. 2.9 MILE LOOP H C r MOUNTAIN BIKE �5; Bt PUMP TRACK ' SHARED USE PATH Ii OVERLOOK =J ' Concept Summary !NATURE TRAIL—/ Storage Volume(Excavated+Eievated):319 Ac/Ft Shared Use Path/Greemva L ��POTENTIAL. .-y.� Y �h 3.1 miles(SK) i Mountain Bike Single Track:2.9 Miles BL U E W AY ACCESS PIER r 'u Concept plan for Bow Street Storm water Park showing integrated recreation and stormwater infrastructure VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 16 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy CONNECTIVITY Lack of connectivity or the fragmentation of neighborhoods, trails, bike paths, and park systems is one of the biggest obstacles for VBPR in terms of meeting sustainability and equity objectives. In 2008 the Department set the goal for improving connectivity through bikeways and trails and providing a park within a ten-minute walk from home for every resident by investing in equitable access to park facilities. Due to the nature of the City's suburban land use patterns, addressing the fractured connectivity is a challenge. 1 .2 BENEFITS OF PARKS AND RECREATION Frederick Law Olmsted, considered the father of landscape Table 1.1: Community- architecture and the American parks movement in the late nineteenth century, noted that "a park exercises a very different wide Benefits Generated and much greater influence upon the progress of a city in its by Parks and Recreation general structure than any other ordinary public work." Parks and Systems the public realm — which includes streets, civic spaces, conservation areas, trails and greenways, historic and cultural ECONOMIC PROSPERITY sites,stormwater ponds,and other lands owned and managed by Attracting tourists public agencies — can account for up to 50 percent of a Attracting businesses • Attracting retirees community's landmass, and generate significant sustainability Enhancing real estate values and resiliency benefits for a community. Such benefits can range Reducing taxes • Stimulation of equipment sales from creating a framework for growth to combating climate change. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Dr. John Crompton, UniversityDistinguished Professor at Texas Protecting drinking water p � g Controlling flooding A&M University, identified nineteen community-wide benefits in Cleaning air •particular, seen in Table 1.1. Reducing traffic congestionReducing energy Costs •A case in point is The Trust for Public Land's 2011 study of The Preserving biological diversity Economic Benefits of the Park and Recreation System of Virginia ALLEVIATING SOCIAL PROBLEMS Beach. Table 1.2 below estimates an annual value (in 2010) of Reducing environmental stress close to $11M per year in benefits generated by "Revenue- Community regeneration • Cultural and historic preservation Producing Factors"; over $300M per year in benefits generated Facilitating healthy lifestyles by "Wealth Increasing Factors"; close to $376M annually in Alleviating deviant youth behavior benefits generated b "Cost-SavingFactors to Citizens" including Alleviating ting us m loymentdisrssattainment g y g Alleviating unemployment distress direct-use and health; and close to $10M per year in benefits generated by"Cost-Saving Factors to City Government", including (John L. Crompton, Community Benefits stormwater management,air pollution mitigation,and community and Repositioning: The Keys to Park and cohesion. Recreation's Future Viability,2007) VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 17 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 1.2: Estimated Annual Value of the Virginia Beach Park and Recreation System (Trust for Public Land, 2011) Factors Attributes Value Revenue-Producing Factors for Tax receipts from increased $2,218,740 City Government property value Revenue-Producing Factors for Tax receipts from increased $8,428,688 City Government tourism value Revenue-Producing Factors for Total $10,647,428 City Government Wealth-Increasing Factors for Property value from park $10,249,256 Citizens proximity Wealth-Increasing Factors for Net profit from tourism $295,004,054 Citizens Wealth-Increasing Factors for Total $305,253,320 Citizens Cost-Saving Factors to Citizens Direct use value $337,453,874 Cost-Saving Factors to Citizens Health value $38,472,475 Cost-Saving Factors to Citizens Total $375,926,349 Cost-Saving Factors to City Stormwater management value $1,516,239 Government Cost-Saving Factors to City Air pollution mitigation value j T $4,516,704 Government _ _ --------------___ _ Cost-Saving Factors to City Community cohesion value $3,954,359 Government Cost-Saving Factors to City Total $9,987,302 Government Following is a discussion of other economic, environmental, and social benefits generated by parks and recreation systems, including examples from other communities throughout the United States. ECONOMIC BENEFITS First, cities have become increasingly aware of the economic role of parks and open spaces over the past two decades. Signature projects such as Chicago's Millennium Park, New York City's High Line, Houston's Discovery Green, and Atlanta's Historic Fourth Ward Park have generated extensive economic benefits including increases in downtown visitors, new residents, increased property values, and additional jobs. The $270 million Millennium Park, for example, is credited with generating nearly $2.45 billion in new condominium, office, and hotel construction near the park over the past ten years. Another well-known example is New York City's High Line, an old elevated rail line that was retrofitted into one of the City's most exciting new destination parks. Constructed at a cost of approximately$153 million, the High Line has brought in an estimated$2 billion in new development.A 2011 post on Smartplanet.com describes the incredible return on the City's investment: VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 18 =V Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy "In the five years since construction started on the High Table 1.3: Scientifically Supported Line, 29 new projects have been built or are under way Policies Directly Related to Benefits in the neighborhood, according to the New York City Generated by Parks, Recreation, Department of City Planning. More than 2,500 new residential units, 1,000 hotel rooms and over 500,000 and the Public Realm square feet of office and art gallery space have gone Activity Programs for Older Adults-Offer group up." educational,social,or physical activities that promote social interactions,regular attendance,and community involvement among older adults. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS Community Fitness Programs-Offer exercise classes Environmental benefits have been enerated throu h (e.g.,yoga,Tai Chi,cycling,etc.)and fitness program g g support in community centers,senior centers,fitness, numerous "green infrastructure" projects throughout and community wellness centers • Community-based Social Support for Physical the United States. The City of Philadelphia's "Green Activity-Build,strengthen,and maintain social City, Clean Waters" program, for example, is focused networks that provide supportive relationships for behavior change through walking groups or other on reducing stormwater pollution currently entering community-based interventions the city's combined sewer system. The city is adding • Complete Streets and Streetscape Design Initiatives -Enhance streetscapes with greater sidewalk coverage green space to its parks, streets, schools, and other and walkway connectivity,street crossing safety features.traffic calming measures,and other design „ elements of the public realm to create living elements landscapes" that slow, filter, and consume rainfall in • Exercise Prescriptions-Provide patients with prescriptions for exercise plans,often accompanied by order to reduce the stormwater pollution of its progress checks at office visits,counseling,activity logs, waterways by as much as 85 percent. and exercise testing • Extracurricular Activities for Social Engagement- Support organized social,art,or physical activities for Another notable green infrastructure project is the City school-aged youth outside of the school day of Atlanta's seventeen-acre Historic Fourth Ward Park, Mixed-Use Development-Support a combination of land uses(e.g.,residential,commercial,recreational)in designed as a stormwater detention basin to increase development initiatives,often through zoning regulations storm sewer capacity, reduce the burden on the city s or Smart Growth initiatives • Outdoor Experiential Education and Wilderness aging infrastructure, and minimize downstream Therapy-Support outdoor pursuits that emphasize flooding and property damage. It was also designed as inter-and intra-personal growth through overcoming obstacles(e.g.,challenge courses,wilderness a central gathering space to help stabilize the excursions,etc.) surrounding neighborhoods. In addition to addressing Places for Physical Activity-Modifylocal environments[e.g.parks]to support physical activity, flooding and stormwater issues, the project has increase access to new or existing facilities for physical activity,or build new facilities significantly increased surrounding property values; Public Transportation Systems-Introduce or expand stabilized surrounding neighborhoods; attracted transportation options that are available to the public and run on a scheduled timetable(e.g.,buses,trains, thousands of residents and visitors for fitness, ferries,rapid transit,etc.) recreation, socialization,and special events;and saved • Rain Gardens and Other Bioretention Systems- the city more than$15 million over the original plans to Establish bioretention systems(e.g.,rain gardens, build a traditional stand-alone stormwater facility. bioretention cells,green roofs,planter boxes,bioswales, etc.)to make city landscapes more permeable According to the Landscape Architecture Foundation's Safe Routes to Schools-Promote walking and Landscape Performance Series, environmental benefits biking to school through education,incentives.and environmental changes,often called SRTS of the park have been: Traffic Calming-Modify the built environment to affect traffic speed and patterns via speed bumps.pedestrian refuge islands,roundabouts,etc. (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Policies and Programs That Can Improve Health,2018) VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 19 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy • Reduces stormwater peak flow by 9.6%, or 44 million gallons per day, in trunk sewer flows for a 10-year storm. • Provides flood protection in extreme rain events for adjacent properties.There was no flooding at neighboring Ponce City Market during 3 days of intense rain in July 2013 totaling 5.3 inches, as compared to catastrophic flooding of the market during 3 days of intense rain in September 2009 totaling 8.1 in. • Sequesters 6.3 tons of atmospheric carbon and intercepts approximately 19,200 gallons of stormwater runoff annually in 203 existing and newly-planted trees. Additionally,the economic benefits of the park have included: • Increased the number of homes gaining value in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood by 118%. By comparison, within the Atlanta metropolitan area,the increase was 82%. • Contributed to a 56%increase in median property tax revenue in the surrounding census tract from 2009 to 2016,compared to a 0.27%decrease in median property tax revenue for Fulton County as a whole. • Catalyzed more than $2 billion worth of investment in the 6 blocks adjacent to the park, and developers are projected to spend more than an additional$1 billion in the area in coming years. • Contributed to a 60%increase in the number of occupied housing units in the surrounding census tract from 2009 to 2016,compared to an 8% increase for all of Fulton County. SOCIAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS Community leaders have long been aware of the social and health benefits generated by parks.The modern parks movement in the U.S. evolved from the sanitary reform movement in the mid-nineteenth century, which arose in response to the health needs of urbanizing communities. Sanitarians agreed that cities should be designed as airy, verdant places free from excessive crowding and congestion; there should be abundant parks and trees to refresh the air and to provide opportunities for outdoor exercise; and there should be a pure water supply and a fully developed sewage system. More recently, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute compiled a ranking of health-related policies, based on the degree to which there is scientific support for their effect on factors that drive health outcomes. Policies and programs proven to generate health benefits through parks and the public realm can be seen in Table 1.3. For example, the Miami-Dade County "Fit2Play" program, a park-based afterschool health and wellness program promoting healthy weight and cardiovascular health,has improved the health of several thousand children from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Through an academic partnership with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, this team-science approach produced evidence-based results that show participants aged 6-to-14 were able to maintain healthy weight and blood pressure, improve body composition,fitness levels,as well as nutrition knowledge over one school year.These effects were amplified with additional years of participation. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 20 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy CREATING HIGH PERFORMANCE PUBLIC SPACES (HPPS) In 2013 Dr. David Barth developed the concept of "High-Performance Public Spaces (HPPS)" to identify parks and recreation spaces that generate the types of benefits outlined above. He defined HPPS as "publicly accessible spaces that generate economic, environmental, and social sustainability benefits for their local community.An HPPS can be a park,trail,square,green, natural area, plaza,or any other element of the public realm that generates all three types of benefits." To be considered a HPPS, a park or public space must meet 80%of the criteria shown in Table 1.4. Dr. Barth's premise is that every park and public space has the potential to generate at least some of these benefits; and that a parks and recreation system comprised of HPPS can contribute significantly to community livability,sustainability, and resiliency. The HPPS evaluation method will be used during the Needs Assessment and Development Strategy process. Table 1.4,Criteria for High-Performance Public Spaces that Generate Multiple Economic,Environmental, and Social Sustainability Benefits ECONOMIC CRITERIA SOCIAL CRITERIA The space creates and facilitates revenue-generating The space improves the neighborhood opportunities for the public and/or the private sectors • The space improves social and physical mobility The space creates meaningful and desirable through multi-modal connectivity y—auto,transit,bike. employment pedestrian • The space indirectly creates or sustains good.living- The space encourages the health and fitness of wage jobs residents and visitors The space sustains or increases property values The space provides relief from urban congestion • The space catalyzes infill development and/or the re- and stressors such as social confrontation,noise use of obsolete or under-used buildings or spaces pollution,and air pollution The space attracts new residents The space provides places for formal and informal The space attracts new businesses social gathering,art.performances,and community or civic events • The space generates increased business and tax The space provides opportunities for individual, revenues p p • The space optimizes operations and maintenance group,passive and active recreation costs(compared to other similar spaces) The space facilitates shared experiences among different groups of people ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA The space attracts diverse populations • The space promotes creative and constructive social The space uses energy,water,and material interaction resources efficiently • The space improves water quality of both surface and ground water • The space serves as a net carbon sink • The space enhances,preserves,promotes,or contributes to biological diversity • Hardscape materials were selected based on longevity of service,social/cultural/historical sustainability,regional availability,low carbon footprint and/or other related criteria • The space provides opportunities to enhance environmental awareness and knowledge • The space serves as an interconnected node within larger scale ecological corridors and natural habitat (David L. Barth,Parks and Recreation System Planning:A New Approach for Creating Sustainable, Resilient Communities,2020) VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 21 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 1 .3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY The Department's focus over the last two decades has been to implement an integrated and holistic approach to park, recreation, and open space, exploring the capacity to positively impact the health and well-being of the community and environment.The Department has implemented many best practices and industry-leading procedures, but still faces several challenges to reaching peak potential. Two key issues VBPR has consistently faced are how to manage their extensive park infrastructure and identifying and keeping pace with recreation trends. The Department's backlog of deferred maintenance in parks and recreation facilities is over $30M and climbing. VBPD also has over 40 park properties that have been acquired but not yet been developed, and over 40 more properties that are underdeveloped. Another persistent obstacle is ensuring community connectivity to park resources and other destination zones. Ultimately,the assessment and development strategy will define a much more sustainable and integrated approach to delivering parks and recreation infrastructure. The resulting strategies will create the framework for prioritization, spending, and funding based on community wide objectives and shared interdepartmental missions. These strategies will set the tone for future collaboration, management, prioritization (focus)and implementation. The assessment and strategy development will occur in the context of understanding the VBPR system in terms of its service and benefits to the community, economy, environment, infrastructure, and social equity, as well as other definable metrics. The assessment will consider the Department's ethos, responsibility, and core objectives in related programs, functions, and activities. Clear and present connections to interdepartmental/agency cross benefits, functions, and responsibilities related to core municipal objectives will be highlighted in the report. Park related projects can also help meet existing and emerging local,state,and federal regulatory(environmental, EMS,resiliency,infrastructure)requirements, and these benefits will be outlined.The development strategy will conclude with an enhanced and new set of vision-related goals related to key long-term objectives that provides the framework for departmental focus. Achievable implementation steps to reach the goals and objectives will show a clear path for how the VBPR and system will be better positioned to serve the community. Table 1.5 on the following page diagrams the process for the assessment and strategy development. The process for achieving success continues beyond the timeline of this project. The key for assessing the success of implementation priorities is to monitor the metrics that indicate the achievement of the desired conditions and regularly updating the strategies in place to achieve those conditions,as well as periodically restarting the cycle by reevaluating the desired future conditions, the indictors of success, and the strategies to achieve. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 22 Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy Table 1.5, Assessment and Development Strategy Process IMPLEMENTATION OUTCOME CONDITIONS MEASURABLE METRICS PRIORITIES FUNDING SOURCES &MONITORING nn / PROTECTCIE) � ` $ BUDGET ❑Q $$$ 4 $ ❑ e S OBSERVE DETERMINE OUTCOMES PRIORITIES IMPLEMENT CHANGES This needs assessment is an opportunity to investigate the needs, gaps, and barriers to achieving VBPR's vision of being "the national leader in providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences" and then identify opportunities, strategies, and standards to achieve an inclusive, innovative, and sustainable park system that exceeds community expectations. Understanding first where Virginia Beach's Park and Recreation system is now, and then identifying where it wants to be in 15 years, this Needs Assessment and Development Strategy charts implementable steps and standards to reach this vision. ' P11 il VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 23 i- — Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy CHAPTER 2 // PLANNING CONTEXT Virginia Beach has been diligent in developing planning documents for the long-term vision of the City. To ensure that this Parks Needs Assessment and Strategy complements other directives, key planning documents were reviewed and analyzed to highlight how those documents relate to this planning effort and recommendations have been made for how the documents could be revised or updated to align with current goals and practices. 2.1 CITY PLANS AND STANDARDS REVIEW Key current planning documents that have been authored or used by Parks& Recreation were reviewed to determine their purpose and function within the Parks & Recreation system. Other City Departments and private sector entities also reference these documents for various planning and development purposes. The key points of the documents have been summarized along with several critical points about the role each document plays. Recommendations for each document are provided relative to this Needs Assessment. List of documents reviewed: • Virginia Beach Open Space Program,Annual Report, 2015 • Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan, 2016 • Virginia Beach Parks& Recreation Design Standards, 2016 • Virginia Beach Recreation Centers Modernization Feasibility Study& Master Plan, 2020 • Active Transportation Plan, 2021 • Parks& Recreation Capital Improvement Projects 11E ._ . YIR ----- GIN W BEACH COW19111Y " f s;RECREATION CENTERS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN IY �u x t f Planning Document Covers VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 24 R Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy VIRGINIA BEACH OPEN SPACE PROGRAM, ANNUAL REPORT, 2015r;_ The 2015 Open Space Annual Report emphasizes benefits provided by open space properties. This report was generated by the Open Space Advisory Committee who reports to the Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council. Acquisition suggestions are funded through the Department of Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Program. A draft 2020 report was started and reflects the acquisition of 2 new properties in 2015 and another in 2017 bringing the current total to 28. Key Highlights • Details history of open space assets since program inception in 2001. • Cites the Advisory Committee's role in updating the Outdoors Plan and Cover related coordination with the City's Comprehensive Plan. • Demonstrates Open Space Properties & Features in table format. This table includes Open Space Site (and date acquired), Voting District, Total Acres, Land Cost, Stormwater, Public Recreation, Conservation, Scenic Buffer, Urban Forest Benefit, Water Access, and Trail Connectivity. • Cites,as of 2015,2,829 acres have been acquired,380 acres were developed with public access improvements, and 30.9 acres were potential acquisitions. • Cites acquisition of an additional 32.4 acres on the 2020 draft report. • Details 11 Open Space Program benefits by profiling specific locations and existing amenities. • Suggests some Department Core Values within Benefits and Properties& Features text. Recommendations for Next Open Space Program Update • Include benefit summaries within each of the 11 Benefit descriptions (not specific to location) to capture core intent behind the benefit. • Review necessity of the Stormwater and Urban Forest headers within the Open Space Properties and Features table. These categories may be omitted and described elsewhere, possibly as core benefit descriptions under the Open Space Program Benefits section. This provides an opportunity to cover the City's Urban Forest goals. • Demonstrate proximity of Virginia — -- ---- --- ------ ---- Beach neighborhoods to the ; acquired properties through GIS - r layers that illustrate walking times 1 or develop color-coded maps emphasizing open space assets and surrounding neighborhoods. ti t • Make a deliberate attempt to illuminate Department Core Values within the text. Core Values most relevant to property acquisition are Northern Site Acquisition Moo inclusion,guest experience,and sustainability. ,.. , , VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 25 =ems Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy VIRGINIA BEACH OUTDOORS PLAN, 2016 The Outdoors Plan serves as the master plan for the Parks & Recreation system.The Plan was updated to quantify the need for new parkland and to develop guidelines for identifying and prioritizing land for acquisition. The primary goals are to improve connectivity through bikeways and trails and to provide a park within a 10-minute walk from every home. The i Outdoors plan was updated in conformance with the 2014 National Accreditation Standards of the Commission for Accreditation of Parks & VIRGINIA BEACH OUTDOOPS Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). Key Highlights Cover • Updated in concert with the Virginia Outdoors Plan, the City's Comprehensive Plan, the City's Sustainability Plan,the Envision 2040 Report,the Department of Parks& Recreation Strategic Plan, the City's 2011 Bikeways and Trails Plan and the City's Urban Forest Management Plan. • Includes guidance for renovation of recreation centers and other support facilities. • Describes and promotes sustainable principles, policies and practices, management, and maintenance of our park system for better decision making. • Identifies the continuing need for funding to acquire and develop new parklands and to renovate current parks. • Identifies the size and diversity of the park system as its greatest strength and considers providing a safe and equitably dispersed park system to be a core service. • Identifies the importance of public/private partnerships to assist with system growth. • Cites that over one-third of park acreage was acquired through the Open Space Acquisition Program between 2001 and 2015. Natural Area and Open Space Preservation account for 45% of the total acreage of the system. • Cites the adoption of the Complete Streets policy requiring planners to develop new bike lanes, share-use paths/sidewalks. Most trail systems in the City follow major roadways. • Cites multiple historic and cultural park assets which include archaeological surveys, monument dedication, historic preservation, and cultural event planning. • Identifies the Virginia Beach Park & Recreation Foundation (VBPRF) as the 501(c)(3) engaged in raising funds,accepting gifts,and strengthening Department programs. • Cites the Community Needs Survey conducted in 2012.Also describes how Outreach was achieved between 2014 and 2016 using electronic survey and public sessions&workshops. • Identifies economic benefits of the park system to include adjacent property values, tourism (athletic&ecological),tree canopy, and offsets to recurrent flooding. • Reports that in 2010, the park system provided the City with resident savings of$375 million in avoidance of health care costs. • Cites Level of Service Per Capita standards (for key facilities) were established in the 2008 Plan. A related chart captures those key facilities providing feedback on the possibility of a 2040 surplus. • Identifies the (now outmoded) Parkland classification system and corresponding land area. • Cites the need for athletic fields to service the population through 2040. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 26 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy • Identifies the Park system as having a key role in supporting the City's Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to accessible parks, open space recreation facilities, expanding green infrastructure, and cultivating arts and culture. • Identifies trends in technology through the implementation of LED lighting, creation of mobile apps,and expanding wireless/broadband in support of education, inspections,and program/event scheduling. • Acknowledges Green Infrastructure in mitigation of flood impacts, providing clean air/water, and the encouragement of wildlife habitat. • Details the development and renovation of various park properties and facilities (Administration building, recreation centers, maintenance yards,various parks). • Responds to future amenity needs:ADA transition plan (phased plan for barrier removal), athletic facilities (development of athletic venues and new play fields), dog parks, pathways for play (multigenerational activity), skate parks, and tree canopy/meadow enhancement. • Reiterates the goal for future parkland acquisition in support of community access (parklands for strategic growth areas,water access, and neighborhoods). • Details the core functions of a sustainable park system (acquisition, lease, or sale/standards for new construction). Recommendations for Next Outdoors Plan Update • Provide clarification that the Vision and Mission statements apply to the publication and not the Parks& Recreation Department as a whole. • Update future Outdoors Plan (and other resources) with newly adopted Parkland classifications. • Communicate the relationship of this document to all other system-wide documents.Consider a diagram showing the relationship of documents within and outside the park system. • Ensure better public and private planning integration by incorporating the document elements into the City- IN Wide GIS , A . platform. Major A M headings can be = - developed as metadata for public or staff use. w r Map of Water Access Sites VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 27 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS & RECREATION DESIGN ' STANDARDS, 2016 Ir This manual was developed to establish a unique identity for the entire Virginia Beach park system. It covers park elements, systems, materials, and installation practices meeting three objectives: The development and utilization of a single „ standard document by all Parks & Recreation Divisions, the establishment of a pattern of common elements and identifiable quality throughout all parkland, and --. the utilization of consistent, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective materials that are easily maintained and managed. Key Highlights • Identifies standard elements, materials, product information, cover specifications, and implementation practices. These items are represented by the numerous standard conceptual details and proprietary specifications. • Exemplifies Park system standards through element photos and typical park settings. These photos may provide clarification on the character of a natural area or the layout of a dog park, for instance. • Identifies the (now outdated Parkland classification system, provides examples of each, and illustrates associated features (Open Space preservations areas, Linear parks). • Covers Park development standards, specialized facilities, buildings, parking lots, planting design, fields, playcourts, playground systems, park walkways & trails, shelters, lighting, fencing,signage, and site furnishings. Recommendations for Next Design Standards Manual Update • Update future Design Standards Manual (and other resources) with newly adopted Parkland classifications. • Update the design features to include new technologies such as smart trash receptacles,trail sensors, wifi abilities and alike. • Update the details to show color and 3-dimensional cross-sectional views. • Provide details and specifications to design consultants as editable downloads for customization. Per this document, details are not for �- construction. Providing them as digital - -� Iles will assist planners in developing ---- --- them as construction level document _" - _ details. • Communicate the relationship of this document to all other system-wide documents. Consider a diagram showing the relationship of documents within and outside the park system. Trail details and example imagery VR VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 28 =~ Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy VIRGINIA BEACH RECREATION CENTERS VIRGINIA 9EACH COMMUNITY t�f.,!R�E�CREAT^ION mEtyTE�R�S� MODERNIZATION FEASIBILITY STUDY & MASTER PLAN, 2020 The primary purpose of this document is to provide the masterplan recommendations for a 15-year Recreation Center modernization program that puts Virginia Beach on the national forefront of providing memorable P 1 experiences for the citizens of Virginia Beach. This study embarks on a RECREATION modernization program that will update the older recreation facilities to provide relevant and equitable recreation programs and levels of service Cover consistent with the newer centers. This will create enhanced recreational opportunities and increased levels of participation leading to greater opportunities for cost recovery. Key Highlights • Establishes secondary objectives to include a focus on healthy lifestyles, improved program utilization,operational efficiencies,energy efficiencies,and sustainable/energy use strategies. • Establishes a need to increase citizen participation, provide tiered levels of service, and meet cost recovery targets. The stated strategy is to continue to align programming to changing demographics. • Offers guidance on three levels of modernization/replacement: Preferred modernization improvements (the must-haves identified by staff including a cadre of other elements at various locations), Minimum modernization improvements (the must-haves identified by staff including 15-20years of capital renewal replacements),and Capital Renewal replacements only (lifecycle replacements necessary to maintain current services). • Aligns the document's goals with the Parks& Recreation Department's strategic plan goals and objectives. • Illustrates market and demographic analysis citing citizen driven questionnaires on the topics of level of importance, what households have a need for, are those needs being met, most important facilities, reasons those households use recreation centers, what's preventing use of recreation center, top priorities for investment (recreation centers are ranked #4), demographic analysis (gender, marital status, level of education, and age), and current recreation center usage analysis (by card scans at the 7 locations). • Cites trends in recreation centers such as wellness centers,yoga, e-sports, collaboration with other government services,cross fit,multigenerational activities,and creative/performing arts. • Demonstrates the results of Department staff driven visioning workshops.A list of must-haves was developed emphasizing items such as curb appeal, aquatics wow factor, and dedicated daycare.The same exercise was conducted for"out-of-the-box", unique ideas. • Illustrates a data collection section comprised of a series of floor plans,precedent imagery,and aerial photographs as they pertain to future possibilities at each of the recreation centers. • Provides assessment on facility conditions(using system condition index and facility conditions index scoring) and capital renewal replacement budgeting. • Provides 7 scenarios for facility modernization program enhancement. • Provides space allocation comparison matrix by program element(interior spaces). VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 29 _` Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy • Provides facilities modernization conceptual design scenarios for each recreation center. • Provides 7 scenarios for budget estimates on facility modernization program enhancement. • Recommends sustainable strategies to include maximizing passive design, community design, reducing potable water and energy consumption, indoor pollutant control,support facilities in alternative transportation, green cleaning products, integrated pest management, and recycling. • Narrates modernization master plan recommendations. • Provides an appendix on a Covid-19 response. Recommendations • Communicate the relationship of this document to all other system-wide documents.Consider a diagram showing the relationship of documents within and outside the park system. BAYSIDE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Minimum Modernization Improvements Recommended Center Thomas: Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation w, all 4 Potential Community Partnerships: Sentara Bayside Hospital, 4e Assisted-Living x - Communities, Bayside library # I - I Capital Project + Budget Estimate for Program Accommodation Modernization* $10.5 M •in adrition to 10-Year htanat_l - Capital Renewal BvdBrt Bayside recreation center improvement recommendation VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 30 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, 2021 This document proposes the critical infrastructure necessary to link allA LAN 'TIVE TRANSPORTATION parks & recreation areas through greenways, blueways, and other multi- modal bike and pedestrian corridors. The plan's intent is to provide a complete active transportation network to connect people to places throughout Virginia Beach. Key Highlights • Enhances the existing Transportation Master Plan which I largely focuses on automobiles. • Sets road trail and travel-waytypologies and su suggests design standards for each in support of Cover gg g PP the Public Works Design Standards Manual. • Cites local and national trends such as preference for modes of transportation other than automobile. • Describes community engagement visioning approach in the categories of goals,connectivity, safety, economic vitality,technology, and health. • Describes the public process including stakeholder meetings,evaluation of public participation, and approval.This is followed up with a description of feedback and related demographics. • Describes the proposed active transportation network allowing routes to all parts of Virginia Beach. • Emphasizes blueways and associated water access points. • Describes implementation strategies realized through partnering, facility selection through transportation guidelines(Appendix A), and funding programs. • Provides cost estimation for low and high-cost scenarios. • Provides progress measurement by tracking performance indicators pertaining to 5 goals (connectivity, safety,economic vitality, technology,and health). Recommendations for Next Active Transportation Plan • Cross-reference with Parks & - Recreation Design Standards 3.Pedestrian facility Design document. • Communicate the relationship of this document to all other system- wide documents. Consider a - diagram showing the relationship , UM .w of documents within and outside the park system. 31 sad.. &z . .., Y Page from Appendix A('Active Transportation Plan,2021')discussing pedestrian-oriented design VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 31 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The Capital Improvement Project review involved the analysis of the consolidation of Parks& Recreation's yearly Capital Projects Expenditures (2007-2020) contributing to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Each of these 14 reports captured key initiatives presented in the financial report for a particular year. These reports were scanned and consolidated for the purposes of this analysis. Identical initiatives were grouped together in yearly order.This arrangement provided insight regarding the progress of one-off initiatives and identified those initiatives with yearly fund renewals. Key Highlights • All initiatives are either active or have reached a level of completion. This conclusion is based on the percentage of budget remaining and schedule of budget remaining. • All initiatives facilitate and support current city goals and objectives. Recommendations • Review active initiatives for program continuity, guest quality, market price shifts, mutually beneficial tasks, and general efficiency.Active projects may be those initiatives with significant budgets remaining and were started within or had significant activity in the last 1-3 years. • Refine the detailed project tracking spreadsheet for more accurate results.The data source(s) generating this analysis could be augmented in several ways. Blank fields that would otherwise be populated with legitimate data/designation will yield better results. Recommend a review of the project type currently assigned to each initiative to ensure consistent long-term tracking and analysis. • Recommend establishing a definition for each project type attribute for consistent,future use. • Suggest a review of the detailed project and expenditures list by senior personnel for accuracy. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 32 = Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy SUMMARY The Virginia Beach Parks&Recreation set of planning documents function well as a collection of discoveries and underlying standards serving to execute the Department's mission and vision. Each document sufficiently accomplishes its stated goals and objectives. All of them partially contributing to the Department's vision, mission, and community priorities relegated through the framework of the document's focus. The stated purpose of the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan 2016 Update is to serve as the master plan for the parks and recreation system. It is a comprehensive account of subjects relevant to the system so naturally this will be used as the basis for future master planning efforts. Other planning documents can augment topics found in the Outdoors Plan in support of these efforts. Goals in acquiring parkland property and citing open space benefits can be taken from the Open Space Program Annual Report.The implementation strategies found in the Parks & Recreation Design Standards could inform a future master plan under a constructability heading. The Design Standards document, however, should respond to master plan updates to achieve the stated goal to establish a pattern of common elements. The Recreation Center Modernization Study is also a master plan which summarizes specific master plan recommendations. Workshop summaries contain feedback on park system aspects that are not facility specific and do speak to exterior environments through level of importance ranking. The Active Transportation Plan's contribution to a master plan is the existing and proposed network of pedestrian routes throughout all parts of Virginia Beach and the plan for their incorporation. This document also has a significant design standards component which should be reviewed in response to master plan updates.The review of Capital Improvements will supply trends in spending under the headings of project category, parkland typology, and within 5-year time spans. Future documents could do more to precisely spell out the Department's Vision, Mission, and Core Values and how the document addressed them.This was accomplished partially in most documents but could be illuminated within each publication as a marker for document success. The separate components (chapters/major headings) will benefit from being analyzed against each other outside the confines of any single document.This analysis may reveal gaps and overlaps in support of future document preparation. Ahead of document updates, this analysis may present operational benefits by reminding staff of findings pertinent to current Department initiatives. Of key importance to the Parks & Recreation system is the establishment of the 10-minute walk from the home of every resident to a park or recreation center. This topic was covered within several documents but may be holistically captured through the development of mapping.This map may be one-dimensional to demonstrate the geographic relationship between each neighborhood and near-by parklands via the current network of trails and sidewalks. It may be GIS-based to show current and prospective trails and Department parcels along with travel times and amenity for each parcel. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 33 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 2.1 // Summary of Planning Documents Reviewed Relevance to Doc. Plan Title General Purpose Number Context Document Development Strategy Inventories 2014,no properties targeted properties acquired Find properties for acquisition Property 2015,4 properties to preserve as -Preservation of Open Space potential for Open Open Space Natural Resources with funding 1 Program Space reserved for -Highlight benefits -Connections to 2015 Annual Report -Pulls target sites acquisition and 6 from Outdoors Plan of Open Space Bike&Trails other properties properties systems under review but not -Land Banking for funded future use Response to Encapsulates Strategic Growth the total P&R Area Plans Master Plan for strategy -Parks cited as -2.9 M Annual the Parks&Rec -Fill in gaps in the top reasons for living Virginia Beach Park Visitors System P&R system in VB Outdoors Plan -Succeeds 2008 -Target areas with -Restore Open -Over 7,000 acres of 2 A Master Plan for the Virginia Beach existing Space Acquisition land managed by Parks and Recreation Outdoors Plan infrastructure Funding VBPR System -Component of the -Serve all -Modernize Rec -Over 2,800 acres Comprehensive residents within a Centers added between 2001 Plan 10-minute walk -Inform$130 and 2015 -Plan has an Million CIP outlook to 2040 Spending -Part of 15-yr Rec -Rec Centers as Virginia Beach Sustainability Center neighborhood hubs -3 tiers of Community Renaissance Modernization -Provision of investment: Recreation Centers -Recent successful Program unique services in Preferred 3 Modernization Rec Center -Set the bar P&R system modernization Feasibility Study& Modernizations nationally for Rec -Modernization of Minimum Masterplan (Wms Farm, Centers some Rec Centers modernization Recommendations BowCreek, -Unify quality for -Total Capital Renewal Replacement of Replacements Kempsville) all Rec Centers others -Identifies City of Virginia Property and Asset Beach -Single standard Typology -Asset Design Standards -Succeeds the document for all -Ties together all classification is 4 Manual 2016 Design P&R Assets P&R Assets cumbersome A Component of the Standards -Unifies -Controls and _Few municipalities Virginia Beach improvements and predicts have such standards Outdoors Plan quality level improvement costs -Identifies P&R assets for public -Illustrates links -Identifies linking -Cross-reference City of Virginia between site infrastructure -Presents multi- with Parks& between P&R modal,non- Recreation Design Beach Active assets through assets vehicular Standards Transportation Plan greenways, 5 The Bikeways&Trails blueways,and -Promotes accommodation Document. Component of the active greenways, possibilities for -Communicate the Comprehensive transportation blueway, differing relationship of this Master Plan within Rights multimodal,and development document to all other pedestrian scales system-wide Way' corridors _.__.._ documents. -P&R should -Capital Last 15-years of Improvement consider populating Parks&Recreation Project Provides Provides blanks and 6 Capital Improvement Descriptions and metadata for trend indicators on fund reconciling/defining Plans associated analysis distribution park types and their expenditures associated initiatives. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 34 r Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 2.2 REVIEW OF PLANNING DOCUMENTS NOT FULLY IMPLEMENTED In addition to reviewing the planning documents discussed in the previous section, four unimplemented site master plans were reviewed.The list of unimplemented master plans was supplied by the Department and described as unimplemented but of current interest to the parks system. The partially implemented documents listed below were reviewed for their origins, objectives, and recommendations to determine their level of completion. All four plan documents were found to be at least partially implemented. A common theme was that physical improvements were more readily constructed rather than the implementation of larger planning recommendations of an intangible nature. The construction of physical places and amenities seemed to better meet visitor expectations, and field observations reflect that people are using these spaces. Implementing the larger planning recommendations will positively influence the City's vision for itself, including enhancing community cohesion, increasing quality of life, and creating inspiration. Planning recommendations such as monitoring, restoration, and preservation initiatives account for the least implemented components within each of the documents, particularly where these initiatives pertain to costly measures or coordination with outside entities. A more precise determination can be made by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation with respect to current goals and initiatives. List of unimplemented Parks & Recreation Plans reviewed: • Management Plan for Stumpy Lake Natural Area, 2006 • Lake Lawson and Lake Smith Natural Area Master Plan, 2010 • Pleasure House Point Management Plan, 2012 • MarshView Park Master Plan, 2013 ro $ Unimplemented Plan Covers VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 35 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR STUMPY LAKE NATURAL AREA, 2006 Plan Context This Management Plan was developed in 2006 with considerations for the following five years. Bordering the City of Chesapeake, the Stumpy Lake Slatugemem Plan for Stumpy Lake Natural Area Natural Area is a 1,422-acre site serving as the headwaters for the North Landing River. Stumpy Lake was created in 1910 as an emergency drinking water reservoir for Norfolk. It is surrounded on the east, north, and west by -"~` ° urban and suburban development.Gum Swamp lies to the south. Indian River Road borders its eastern edge. Related documents include the Master Land Use& Management Plan for Stumpy Lake Natural Area from 2003. Plan Goals • Maintain the area for public recreation and education. • Enable local control of drainage and stormwater runoff. Cover Plan Key Objectives • Protect and preserve plant and animal resources with special emphasis on rare species and rare natural communities. • Implement specific practices to ensure ongoing stewardship. • Ensure vitality as a quality wildlife habitat. • Maintain requirements for operation of the golf course. .M%3 1 ;1 a6 V �/IQ{Ory AaW[rnwry a 1 agmta Lepnd -< 3 Golf Course least Area ff) SRtxrq y Lake Nahr*Area Stumpy Lake Natural Area and Golf Course Boundaries VIR VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 36 z� Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Plan Recommendations • Review management practices at the golf course. • Implement controls on invasive plant communities if they present a threat to resources. • Prevent degradation of rare hardwood tree community on interior of site. • Maintain tree canopy to shade out and prevent spread of invasive species. • Make final determinations on compatibility of specific public uses, such as mountain biking and geocaching to manage guidelines should these uses become allowable. • Consider scenic and open space preservation easements. • Consider increased staffing in support of stewardship. Project Status Project Implementation Status Stumpy Lake Natural Area has been improved with significant amenities for public access and recreation, but unimplemented plan items pertain to the more intensive research and preservation efforts outlined in the Plan Recommendations. Barriers to Project Implementation • Lack of funding. • No stewardship to manage the plan recommendations. • Potential for limited public interest due to use restrictions. • Insufficient and incomplete data for continued research. Project Relevancy to current Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Priorities This natural area is a large contiguous land tract with well-preserved ecological resources and significant passive recreational uses.The property remains essential as a reservoir, but its lesser-known qualities as a high interest site for archaeological study and as a critical habitat for rare and endangered plants and animals provides uniqueness within the Parks and Recreation system and for academic and volunteer organizations interested in research. Recommendations • Assign stewards for various aspects of preservation and study as outlined in the plan. • Develop water quality management design guidelines for the monitoring and mitigation of the nitrogen and phosphorus levels of the lake. • Evaluate the physical extent of the golf course in support of better buffer widths for water quality protection.This may include course alteration or hole count reduction. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 37 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy LAKE LAWSON AND LAKE SMITH NATURAL AREA MASTER PLAN, 2010 Plan Context This 2010 Master Plan covers a 42-acre preserve located along the Lake Lawson and Lake Smith waterfronts in District 9 (formerly within the Bayville District) with more than 2 miles of its shoreline being owned and managed by the City of Norfolk Department of Utilities.The site comprises three parcels (north, south, and west). The first phase includes the north and south parcels and is significantly constructed. a Plan Goals • Balance objectives of the various stakeholders, users, and government E agencies involved. Plan Key Objectives • Preserve native vegetation and wildlife as green infrastructure and scenic assets. cover • Develop amenities and site circulation to accommodate visitors while better protecting more sensitive areas. � s � IN � Lam• y�` - r o i i i i _ u�a ••��++Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Public Information Meeting/Design Workshop Ii$ITES Potandal Improvements-Ali Parcels November 4,2009 .. Potential Improvements from Design Workshop VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 38 id-ft-011 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Plan Recommendations Phase 1, North Parcel (Parcel A): • Limit planned improvements to the northern section of this parcel. • Focus on trails, overlooks,and educational opportunities. Phase 1,South Parcel (Parcel B): • Focus on connectivity between the north and south parcels. • Limit other improvements in this area. Phase 2,West Parcel (Parcel C): • Limit costly improvements to this parcel. • Favor preservation efforts. Project Status Project Implementation Status This project appears to be partially implemented,showing no apparent improvements to Phase 2,the West Parcel. Barriers to Project Implementation • Lack of funding. • Limited interest in western parcel development. Project Relevancy to current Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Priorities Located amid denser housing,the Lake Lawson and Lake Smith natural area is reminiscent of the rural parts of Virginia Beach, like Stumpy Lake or Back Bay.This plan is predominantly a preservation plan focusing on locating amenities to minimize impact to natural areas. It was acquired in multiple parcels between 200S and 2009 through the Open Space Acquisition Program. Public access to this resource and its growing amenities can provide assurances for the land stewardship sought by this Master Plan. Recommendations • Omit or limit planned improvements planned for Phase 2(West Parcel) in the interest of furthering the preservation goals of this Master Plan. • Develop a waterborne, decked pedestrian connection paralleling Shell Road as a means of connecting the West Parcel with the remaining park trail system while also increasing (but still localizing)fishing opportunities. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 39 1 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy PLEASURE HOUSE POINT MANAGEMENT PLAN, 2012 Plan Context Pleasure House Point is in the Chesapeake Bayfront area, the northern-most j section of Virginia Beach. It is south of Shore Drive and west of the Lesner Bridge. The 118-acre property was acquired and preserved in July 2012 as a collaborative effort between the Trust for Public Land, the City of Virginia Beach, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Ten acres of the property were - acquired by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The remaining 108 acres were purchased by the City and placed into public ownership. Plan Goals • Maintain habitat value. • Maintain Coastal Maritime Forests. • Maintain water quality. cover • Maintain educational and recreational value not detrimental to other aspects. Plan Key Objectives • Improve public access. • Restore oyster habitat and enhance wetland habitat. • Maintain and enhance upland habitat for plants and wildlife. • Take initial inventory and continue to monitor plants and wildlife. • Foster public engagement,outreach, and education. 4 9 , o ;s r a Loch Haven F,oik t , CCV Biondi _.Citi'.e-F ieS Restor`tip R E A S (l all Sait e loner ' F ,k- LEGEND O(� Sash L'aaxAL.EL smx> S �;'r 4 Ci,'KAnaSutmcwoicniTM �' �^ '� (4')XARLN BAY DRP.! EXTENSION 1 'r WOCKEt3YY201- kNTNCEWER �i`;STOPoVIiPTEF BORETEN11Csi BEGS I - t Li BOAT LAGNGN . A ` d4f(�OOw RANTS �.;UMMRREACKS 01 STER RESTCRATiCPS :.f 5SXXiAL SAETl SU , is PLEASURE HOUSE POINT ,./�! _. Pleosure House Point Inventory of Vegetation VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 40 1% Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Plan Recommendations • Execute a range of"Priority Projects" associated with each of the Plan Key Objectives listed in the plan. Project Status Project Implementation Status Few amenities have been implemented on site per the plan. Realization of full public water access has been delayed due to dependency on a larger wetland bank project which, itself, was delayed due to funding restrictions. Many of the waterborne projects have been implemented, but not to the fullest extent expressed in the plan document. Barriers to Project Implementation • Lack of funding. • Limited staffing. Project Relevancy to current Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Priorities Pleasure House Point is a highly protected and preserved land and water resource, unlike anything in the Parks and Recreation system. The property has a complicated land ownership structure and a layered federal and state agency oversight. It remains a study in preservation as the outfall of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.The property is rich in wetlands, is protected by the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Buffer, and it is known for its critical ecology as home to several essential fish and endangered turtle species. Recommendations • Review the priority projects outlined in the Pleasure House Point Management Plan for progress and possible action.Some of these may no longer be needed. • Evaluate the ADA kayak launch initiative in response to public interest in small craft recreation. • Continue the planning for ADA trails throughout the site. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 41 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy MARSHVIEW PARK MASTER PLAN, 2013 Plan Context This Master Plan was developed in 2013 and discusses areas also covered in the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan Resort Strategic Growth Area,Virginia Beach 2008Outdoors Plan,Virginia Aquarium &Owls Creek Area Master Plan,and Naval s Air Station Oceana Plan. It sits near the Oceanfront Resort Area, Virginia Aquarium, Seatack Recreation Center, and Owls Creek Boat Ramp. The roughly 100-acre site was granted by the US Navy to the City as park land in 2010, and it retains manyoverlying deed restrictions geared toward limiting development and promoting outdoor recreation and forest preservation. Plan Goals • Affirm community buy-in for the trail and explore possibilities for future park development based on direction from the Virginia Aquarium & Owls cover Creek Master Plan. Plan Key Objectives • Environmental preservation and restoration. • Develop passive amenities including a trail linking Marsh View Drive with Virginia Avenue. • Cultural Interpretation of archeological finds and Seatack area history. • Development within deed restrictions in response to AICUZ designation. e Li n rL Vr a I ''N, �"- m r , Marsh View Park Prehmino y Master Plan VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 42 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Plan Recommendations • Promote cultural and historical interpretation given the 17th century farmstead findings, Seatack history, and NAS Oceana proximity. • Promote environmental preservation and restoration given the land's resource buffering capacity and 50-100-year-old tree stands. • Extend Trail Networks. • Development of extended trail networks, bike track, informal recreation fields, play areas, dog park, restroom facilities,and parking areas. • Observation of CPTED practices given the park's secluded nature. Project Status Project Implementation Status The trail and associated trailhead improvements (including parking) have been constructed as Phase 1. Phase 2 improvements are not fully funded but include a bike track (completed), potential interpretation of a historic site, and a park office/restroom. Barriers to Project Implementation • Funding, as cited on the City's Park profile website. • Public concerns over safety due to "illegal squatters"cited in the Site Analysis section. Project Relevancy to current Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Priorities Marsh View Park is a critical property located in a culturally and historically significant neighborhood, uniquely encompassing a saltmarsh estuary and a mature maritime forest. The Seatack community has archaeological significance as an 18th century African American rural settlement with several cultures dating back to the 17th century. The mountain bike track for Phase 2, is under construction. Through a partnership with the East Virginia Mountain Bike Association, trails are being developed and will serve a unique recreational role for the city and perhaps region wide. Recommendations • Fund Phase 2 improvements. • Fund the interpretation of site history and interpretation of the early African American settlements. • Continue the focus on forest preservation and ecological education even with the development of the bike track. • Ensure sight lines and safety measures, and logical circulation efforts are made order to counter the secluded access and concerns for transient populations within the park. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 43 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 2.2 // Summary of Master Plans Reviewed ------------ Doc. Plan Title I Recommendation Implementation Barriers to Number Status implementation I -Continue with 1 development of the plan - No funding Management ' -Advance preservation - No apparent Plan for efforts from the plan 40% steward Stumpy Lake -Assign a steward to - Little interest Natural Area shepherd the plan - Gaps in data -Communicate plan research I activity to public Lake - Limit costly Phase 2 _.___ Lawson and Improvements - No funding 2 Lake Smith - Focus on Preservation 65% - Little interest in Natural Area vs Amenities Phase 2 Master Plan - Focus on Connectivity to Phase 1 � — - Review Priority � Projects of the plan Pleasure -Advance kayak launch - No funding 3 House Point per public input 25% - No apparent Management -Assign a steward to Plan shepherd the plan steward - Communicate plan activity to public _ - Develop historical Marsh View interpretation amenities 4 Park Master - Develop bike pump 50% - Limited funding Plan track - Perception of safety - Review current plan for safety concerns AM VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 44 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy CHAPTER 3 // PARKS AND FACILITIES ASSESSMENT 3. 1 PARKS AND FACILITIES INVENTORY Virginia Beach's recreation, parks,and open space offerings help make the city an outstanding place to live, work, and play. Parks are a cornerstone for community vitality, economic growth, environmental and infrastructure services, and public health and well-being. Virginia Beach has an extensive and comprehensive park system that is nationally recognized for its quality of service. The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department owns and maintains 251 park, specialty, community recreation, and athletic facilities, totaling 5,772 acres. There are an additional 1,653 acres of undeveloped park sites. P&R also maintains 70 elementary and middle school sites with public recreational facilities(1,248 acres).This mix of parks,recreation facilities,athletic complexes, and natural areas provides open space, recreational programming, and sports tourism opportunities across the city. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND FACILITIES SNAPSHOT 7,425 acres total of park land owned by VBPR Of this, 5,772 acres are developed parks 1,653 acres are undeveloped city park land 23,017 acres of additional public parkland in the City (school sites, state parks, and federal park land) Park & Rec Sites: 167 Local Parks (634 acres) 22 Natural Areas (902 acres) 19 City Wide parks (1,002 acres) 7 Recreation Centers (81 acres) 36 Special Use Parks (3,153 acres) 70 School Sites(1,248 acres) Park & Rec Facility Highlights: 173 playgrounds 31 miles of trails 86 tennis and/or pickleball courts (paved & unpaved) 79 diamond fields 13 canoe/kayak launches 64 basketball courts 4 outdoor stages VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 45 • Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy PARK CLASSIFICATION Table 3.1 // Proposed Park Categories Virginia Beach currently defines park land into 16 Proposed Park Current Park separate designations. This specificity leads to Categories Designations confusion, overlap, and difficulty with resource analysis and planning. This plan proposes that five Local Park Neighborhood Park categories be applied to the designations. These Local Park Town Green categories are based on size and use, and applying Local Park Urban Plaza these definitions will aid in planning, management, City-Wide Park Signature Park and level of service evaluation. The Department City-Wide Park Metro Park may choose to phase out the sub-designations or City-Wide Park Community Park retain them as data indicators. Special-Use Park Special Use The full inventory of all Virginia Beach park sites Special-Use Park Linear Park/Linkage and their amenities, including city-managed sites, Special-Use Park Eco-Garden school parks, and federal/state facilities, can be Natural Area Natural Resource Area found in Appendix A. Full-size maps of park Natural Area Open Space Preservation Area locations are in Appendix B. Special Use — Recreation Recreation Center Local Park Center 15 acres or less, '2 mile service radius, 10-minute walk-time, 3 acres/1,000 residents Local parks are smaller parks typically located f within a suburban or urban area and intended to i serve the active and/or passive recreation needs of a y� A the surrounding residents or users within a %2-mile walking radius. A local park's total acreage may be larger than 15 acres, but due to site conditions or other encumbrances, a portion of the property may be managed as a natural area or be managed _- by a separate organization or department. These parks are designed for use by individuals, smaller groups, and local families in self-directed or small group activities. A range of active and passive Chatham Hall Park is a local park serving the surrounding area. amenities for a variety of ages and user groups can be included in a local park. Sites within this category may be developed to different levels or use intents, customized to the users' needs and surrounding context. Typical facilities at local parks may include open lawns, playgrounds, trails, hard courts, un-lit playing fields, exercise facilities, picnic pavilions, and water access. Local parks typically do not contain organized large team sports facilities,though they may contain smaller or individual courts or playing fields. Smaller sites do not typically contain parking or restroom facilities. The parkland designations of Neighborhood Park,Town Green, and Urban Plaza are included in the Local Park category. Elementary and middle school sites provide the services of a local park and are an important supplement to the recreational needs of communities. VBPR maintains school sites but does not develop or manage them.Consequently,school sites may not meet park design standards,but school amenities and recreation acreage are counted towards city recreation totals, at 50%to reflect their dual usage. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 46 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy City-Wide Park Typically larger than 15 acres, 3 mile service radius, 10 minute drive-time, 5 acres/1,000 residents City-Wide parks are larger parks, typically larger than 15 acres, intended to serve the regional recreational needs of city residents and visitors. A wide variety of active and passive recreational amenities for a variety of ages and user groups, including families, organized groups, and special events, are provided at City-Wide parks. Unique or destination level facilities, like event spaces, beach access, competition facilities, or historic sites, are included in site programming. The site may also contain large expanses of natural areas that are managed for conservation or scenic enjoyment. City-Wide Park location and offerings may be Woodstock Park is a City-Wide park with a diverse set of dependent on the unique features of the site. amenities serving a large area of Virginia Beach. Typical facilities at City-Wide parks can include the local park offerings, as well as multiple lighted athletic fields and hard courts, dog parks, skate parks, outdoor-adventure facilities, historic sites, amphitheaters, disc golf courses, nature centers, multiple large playground areas, multiple picnic areas with large shelters, multiple restrooms, and large parking areas. The parkland designations of Community Park,Metro Park,and Signature Park are included in the City-Wide Park category. Special Use Park No size or service radius standard, 2 acres/1,000 NOMA" residents Special use parks center around unique cultural, historical, or recreational features. The size and amenities offered at special use parks are tailored to the purpose and context of the site. Each type of site may have specialized design and facility service standards, which are addressed more specifically in the Department of Parks and Recreation Strategic " Plan.The parkland designations of Athletic Complex, Eco-Garden, Gateway Park, Golf Course, Resortx.a a Area, Trail and Linear Parks, and Water Access area included in the Special Use Park category. Pleasure House Point is a natural area that preserves important environmental habitats. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 47 1-�% Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Natural Area No size or service radius standard, 40%of all park acreage ImoNatural areas are municipal preservation areas whose primary purpose is to preserve the indigenous vegetation and wildlife in order to serve as green infrastructure and as a scenic environment for city residents and visitors to enjoy. Natural areas are located based on situational opportunity and include large resource protection areas and smaller green space buffers around neighborhoods or sensitive environmental features. The conditions tj and intended use of each site are different and will . be managed on a spectrum of passive recreation to s _ dedicated protection and management of the Princess Anne Athletic Complex is a special-use park, providing natural/cultural environment. Each natural area destination quality sports field. requires a unique master plan to guide the management and programming of the site. Facilities and activities at a natural area park can include environmental education, trails, blueways wildlife viewing, public fishing, water access, and boat ramps. The parkland designations of Natural Resource Area and Open Space Preservation Area are included in the Natural Area category. Recreation Center City wide service area Recreation Center sites provide publicly accessible indoor passive and active recreation facilities, including meeting spaces, program support facilities, exercise facilities, aquatics, and supplementary outdoor support spaces. Design and facility service standards are addressed more specifically in the Department of Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. The current parkland designation of Recreation Center is included in the Recreation Center category. a7 Williams Form Recreation Center is a Recreation Center that provides indoor and select outdoor recreation facilities. 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Park and recreation facilities can be developed to different tiers based on various levels of attributes including amenities, maintenance, staffing, and cost recovery goals. A three-tier classification system establishes a baseline level of service that will be the minimum provided in each park and extends to the top tier offering for facilities within the system. Base tier facilities are the most common, with the lowest quantities of attributes, while top-tier facilities are the least common within the system. Each park can be evaluated to determine its current development tier compared to the desired development tier to establish maintenance,investment,and development goals for resource allocation and planning.All parks within the system should be developed to at least the base'Essential'tier level to ensure a baseline quality of service is provided to citizens. Development of new parks should be scheduled only when sufficient funding to develop the park to an 'Essential' level. Figure 3.1 // Proposed Park Development Levels � e These parks and facilities are the jewels of the park system, Pr e providing destination-quality amenities and experiences. Park and recreation facilities developed to a level of Enhanced distinction with a wide variety of programing and customized features. High-quality park or recreation facilities that fulfill the basic needs for citizen use and Essential enjoyment. They are the foundation of the recreation and parks system. This classification system is very flexible and easily customized to fit Virginia Beach's needs and the wide variety of park types offered by the city. Utilizing this system, custom attributes for each tier can be developed for each of the park categories. For example, a premiere City-Wide park will look and be managed very differently than a premiere nature area. Even if there are customized definitions for management tiers of each park type, there is a general gradation between tiers for different attributes of development and management, as outlined in the table on the following page. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 51 =: Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 3.2 // Attribute Standards for Tiered Park and Facility Classifications Amenity Amenity Staffing Field Example Quality Quantity Maintenance Premiere Destination 20+ Full-time Tournament Mt.Trashmore Enhanced Distinctive 10-20 Part-time/volunteer Competition Woodstock Park Essential Respectable 7-11 Volunteer/ Practice Lynnhaven Woods none Park Not every park type is suitable for development at all tiers. For example, the purpose of local parks is to serve the needs of nearby users and there should be an even distribution of them throughout the city. Developing some neighborhood parks to a premiere level while others are at an essential level creates inequitable levels of service. The table below shows the range of development appropriate for each park type. Table 3.3 // Appropriate Development Tiers for Park Categories Essential Enhanced Premiere City-Wide Park • • Local Park • • Natural Area • • • Special Use • • • Indoor Recreation • The following is a list of potential amenities that are appropriate for each tier of park development. It should be noted that these amenities primarily apply to local and City-Wide park types. Natural areas and special use facilities are developed and managed with specific objectives. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 52 � Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Essential Amenities (1-2 hour visit, recommended amenity quantity: 7-11) • Covered shelters,family size • Open play lawn • Furnishings: benches, trash receptables, • Picnic tables bike racks, and pet waste bag dispenser • Playground equipment • Loop Trail System • Signage: wayfinding, regulatory Note:recommend 2-4 additional recreation opportunities from the 'Enhanced'category be constructed to increase utilization and appeal of the 'Essential' park. However, these amenties should not attract large crowds or require support amenities such as parking lots or bathrooms,eg.dog parks or skate parks. Enhanced Amenities (2-4 hour visit, recommended amenity quantity: 10-20) • All from Essential category • Maintenance Buildings • Artwork, commissioned or partnered • Multi-Use Trails • Bathrooms (or portable lavatory shelters) • Natural area immersion • Community garden • Overlooks • Connection to Regional/City trail system • Parking • Covered shelters, large • Playing fields (unlit) • Disc Golf • Pump track • Dog Park • Signage: educational/interpretive • Fishing accommodations • Signage: orientation kiosk • Fitness equipment • Skate Park • Fixed grills • Skate Spot • Geocaching • Specialty garden • Hard Courts(unlit) • Splash Pad • Hiking Trails • Volleyball court • Historic Landmark • Water access/launch facility • Concrete cornhole boards • Water/sewer/electrical utility hookups • Interpretive/Educational features Premiere Amenities (4-8 hour visit, recommended amenity quantity:20+) • All from Essential and many from • Electronic guided tour Enhanced categories • Enclosed, conditioned space for • Athletic complex facilities community gathering • Beachfront • Fountains/water features • Circuitous fitness track w/equipment • Performance/amphitheater area • Concessions/Vending • Site lighting package • Dedicated transit stop • Specialty/memorial garden • Distinctive amenity(ex. skatepark or • Telephone/Internet/Wi-Fi utility bike track) hookups VAR VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 53 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy SHARED USE AGREEMENTS The parks and recreation department has an array of shared use agreements with other City departments as well as private recreational groups and organizations. These agreements extend the range and quality of recreational services available to the public. Refer to Table 3.4 on the following page for the full list of shared use agreements, current to 2021. Partnership with Schools School grounds and facilities are an extension of the park system made available to the Department through a shared use agreement with the school board. The annually renewed Memorandum of Agreement was entered into in 2015 and addresses the maintenance, cleaning, safety, scheduling, and priority use of facilities by the two parties (renewed in 2022). In the agreement, school grounds are considered public parks outside of normal school operating hours, and VBPR has priority access to indoor and outdoor facilities for scheduling. School sponsored programming likewise has priority scheduling rights to select public parks and recreation facilities. Parks and Rec is responsible for the grounds, equipment, and facility maintenance at all school sites. Other Shared Use of Facilities and Agreements Parks & Rec manages, separately or in partnership with other City departments, more than twenty agreements. These agreements range from golf course operators that provide maintenance and revenue percentages to the Department to sports leagues that lease portions of city parks.The Parks and Recreation Department's senior management works closely with the Planning, Design, and Development Division, Sports Management Division, and the Department of Public Works in the management of many of these agreements. Key Highlights Establishing formal use agreements is essential for commitment and establishing equity. The conditions and responsibilities vary between use agreements, as does the application and management. The Parks and Recreation Department should review all existing use agreements and adjust them to be more equitable, at the time of renewal or when new use agreements are developed. Establishing a set of standards regarding maintenance, access, revenue sharing, etc.,with the potential to modify to fit specific circumstances, will help ensure consistency between agreement parties, streamline departmental management, and provide a foundation for equitable agreements. 3 u Stumpy Lake Golf Course is operated under a use agreement with Virginia Beach Parks&Rec VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 54 �- Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 3.4 // Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Shared Use Agreements, 2021 Organization Name Managing General Notes Off ice Public Works Facility management holds the contracts for the cell towers. Cell Tower—Red Mill Farms Park Facilities Public Works receives the payment and they deposit it in a Management Parks&Rec account. Cell Tower—Bow Creek Golf Public Works Facility management holds the contracts for the cell towers. Course Facilities Public Works receives the payment and they deposit it in a Management Parks&Rec account. Cell Tower—Stumpy Lake Golf Public Works Facility management holds the contracts for the cell towers. Course Facilities Public Works receives the payment and they deposit it in a Management Parks&Rec account. Heavily CIP supported—Planning Design&Development/ Virginia Beach SportsPlex Planning Design& Sports Management to discuss day-to-day issues and events, Development monitoring of maintenance,enforcement of event requirements,general facility operations Heavily CIP supported—Planning Design&Development/ Field Hockey Regional Training Planning Design& Sports Management to discuss day-to-day issues and events, Center Development monitoring of maintenance,enforcement of event requirements,general facility operations,approval of events outside of Agreement,etc. Owl Creek Tennis Center Sorts Management VB Pickleball Stumpy Lake Golf Course Sports Management Get reports and percentage of revenue.Typically have monthly inspection. Golf Courses—Kempsville,Red Sports Management Get reports and percentage of revenue.Typically have monthly Wing,Bow Creek inspection. Farm Leases—Hill Farm/Three Public Works Oaks; New Bridge;Rock Church Facilities Public Works administers the leases Management Great Neck Baseball League Sports Management Portion of Great Neck Park-Great Neck Baseball League Lease Virginia Beach Little League Sports Management Portion of Ocean Lakes Park-Virginia Beach Little League Lease Plaza Little League Sorts Management Portion of Plaza/North ate Park-Plaza Little League Lease Green Run/Princess Anne Little Sports Management Long-Term Lease-Gren Run Little League Lease— League responsible for entire facility. Lynnhaven Boys Baseball Sports Management Lynnhaven Boys Baseball Lease Kempsville Pony Baseball Sports Management Portion of Providence Park-Kempsville Pony Baseball Lease —responsible for leased area Hampton Roads Soccer Complex Sports Management Sports Management responsible for lease agreement. Virginia Beach Fieldhouse Sports Management Do get annual reports.Also used as an emergency shelter and/or medical friendly shelter Public Works Portion of park open space property is leased long term to VA Camp Grom—Prosperity Park Facilities Gentleman Foundation Management Back Bay&False Cape—parking PNA Joint use agreement—limited parking space use for some (Little Island) overnight parking and tram pickup Beach Garden Park Shared use of park and building with schools Aragona Christ Church;St Parks and Rec do not own these sites, but they maintain and Matthews Church;Plaza Planning Design& Methodist Church; London Bridge Development manage as them a neighborhood park.City rules apply, Park;Green Run Park permitting rules apply Parks and Rec responsible for maintenance of facilities and Virginia Beach Public Schools Virginia Beach grounds;Parks and Rec gets priority scheduling for indoor and Parks&Recreation outdoor facilities.Schools get priority scheduling at select arks and recreation facilities. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 55 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 3.2 UN-DEVELOPED AND UNDERDEVELOPED SITES EQUITY EVALUATION Un-Developed Sites are comprised of City-owned parcels which currently contain no significant park elements or amenities. Theses parcels may either be naturalized, forested, maintained turf, meadow, paved, or barren. By comparison, Underdeveloped Sites are comprised of City-owned parcels under a higher degree of management and may have limited amenity. A simultaneous evaluation of both Un- Developed and Underdeveloped sites is recommended to prioritize Department initiatives in order to strengthen feedback on cost, social concerns, access, environmental equity, feasibility, and overall impact to the strategic goals of the Parks and Recreation Department. EVALUATION The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department currently manages over 7,400 acres constituting 251 developed and undeveloped park sites. Approximately 1,650 acres remain undeveloped and nearly 100 previously developed sites fall into a substandard category. A tool was developed to create a final score (derived from a system of yes or no questions) to evaluate the enhancement potential of a site then rank it among other sites.The final scores were then considered with other comments regarding the site. This evaluation assists the Department by narrowing a list of potential sites for further consideration. The sites were evaluated as a "snapshot in time" regarding existing conditions and did not consider planned future improvements. Full-size maps showing the locations of all sites evaluated can be found in Appendix B. A high score suggests candidates for enhancement and every site has been assigned an opinion of cost to raise the site above the substandard ranking to the "Essential" level of development. A low score may suggest a site that is suitable for conversion to (or preserved as) limited maintenance, natural areas also assists the City's goals in tree canopy coverage. Lower scores may also suggest alternative uses for the property. This evaluation can benefit both Parks and Recreation and Municipal-wide interests regarding site feasibility and selection. Some select responses have been weighted in consideration of current planning goals.Weighted responses for both Un-Developed and Underdeveloped components are found in the categories of Significant Site Features& Linkages and the Environmental Sensitivity of the Site.These items provide two points (instead of one)for an affirmative response. e� VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 56 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Figure 3.2 // Sample of the Un-Developed Sites Summary Matrix Developmentsset Potential Potentia tentia One of few sites located Saw Pen Point in the Lynnhaven River, Park 52 Local 33 50 78 67 33 50 and only open space for Witchduck Point A narrow sliver of land in Margate Ave. a hard to reach duplex Park 47 Local 67 25 67 67 33 25 neighborhood.No other public open space nearby. Three Oaks Park ' Large open site,Specialty suitable Sherwood Forest 67 U 67 75 67 78 67 50 for active and passive Use Parcel use development. Un-Developed Sites The Un-Developed analysis compares the scores between these major categories: • Access/Environmental Equity • Development Feasibility • Role/Significance in the P& R System • Context • Features Figure 3.3 // Diagram of the Un-Developed Park Scoring Evaluation Method ACCESS ROLE/ EQUITY SIGNIFICANCE DEVELOPMENT fENV.EQUITY FEATURES POTENTIAL FINAL SCORE IMPROVEMENT CONTEXT .,y FEASIBILITY • Questionnaire Major Categories Final Score for Each Site basis of points scoring points subtotaled from Subtotal scores averaged This analysis ranks a selection of 40 priority sites identified by the Department, totaling 1,350 acres,with a final score range between 30 and 78. This component's questions are biased to discover system-wide potential and contextual value regarding the possibility of enhancement and park system integration. Most Desirable: Three sites which rose to the top include Pembroke Manor West and East (78), North Landing Park (77), and Buffington / Whitehurst Parcel 1 (74). These naturalized and wooded sites were great natural resources, had historical architecture (Buffington), contained sufficient land area, were suitable for VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 57 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy essential trailway connections through the city, or were potential candidate sites for environmental / educational centers.The Un-Developed sites analysis assumes no amenities are currently present.The cost of bringing these sites to an "Essential" level of development is,therefore, estimated to be the same from site to site for forecasting purposes. A cost of $723,800.00 is estimated to develop a shelter, a typical accompaniment of furnishings, trail system, playground set, and signage with a 40%cost contingency(an assumption for site prep, sidewalks, grading, stormwater, design documents, etc, scaled to the unknown site factors) .A comprehensive analysis of a candidate site may suggest a higher level of amenity so actual cost may vary. Least Desirable Lotus Garden Farms Park (31), and Scarborough Square East & North Parks (30/34) revealed as the least desirable for development. A big detractor for these sites was their inaccessibility due to marshlands and constraints of high-tension power lines which both severely limited the use of each site for development. The cost to bring all Un-Developed sites to an "Essential" level is estimated at$28,952,000 or$21,339 per acre. Underdeveloped Sites The Underdeveloped analysis compares the scores between these major attributes: • Access/Environmental/Design Equity • Improvement Feasibility • Role/Significance in the P& R System • Features • Furnishings Figure 3.4 // Diagram of the Under-Developed Park Scoring Evaluation ACCESS _ EQUITY ROLE/ _ SIGNIFICANCE DEVELOPMENT ENV.EQU ITY �` FEATURES POTENTIAL FINAL DESIGN -- SCORE N EQUITY FURNISHINGS r ,w IMPROVEMENT 1 FEASIBILITY Questionnaire Major Categories Final Score for Each Site basis of points scoring points subtotaled from Subtotal scores averaged This analysis ranks 47 sites with a final score range between 36 and 79. This component is comprised of candidate sites tentatively thought to have development potential. Its questions are biased to discover renovation potential with respect to context and Municipal system wide use. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 58 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Most Desirable Three sites which rose to the top include Salem Woods Park (70), Level Green Park (76), and Oak Springs Park(79). These parks all had similar qualities including large acreage, good connectivity to various forms of transportation, easy accessibility, proximity to natural features, viable connections to the City's overarching goals, feasible stormwater management, and benefits to underserved neighborhoods. It should be noted that Level Green Park is under design with construction pending in Summer 2024 and that design is not considered in the "Essential" level of development cost. Figure 3.5 // Cost Comparison to Develop the Top Three Most Desirable Underdeveloped Sites to an "Essential" Level Top Three Most Desirable Underdeveloped Sites Salem Woods Park .at Level Green Park Oak Springs Park $k $100k $200k $300k $400k $500k $6Wk $700k Cost to Raise to "Essential" Level of Development Least Desirable Pecan Gardens Park(45), Sawyer Lakes Estate Park (45), Landstown Lakes Park (36), Landstown Meadows West Park (45), and Brigadoon Park (42) fell to the bottom due to lack of tree canopy, minimal amenities or natural features, undersized in area, or adjacency to commercial settings rendering them unusable or undesirable. The cost to bring all Underdeveloped sites to an "Essential" level is estimated at$10,409,400 or$6,000 per acre. Relevant Evaluation As physical conditions change, trends evolve, or interests shift, this tool can be modified at one level by revising the questions and at another level by amending topics for additional consideration such as land asset potential, current quality level,cost of enhancement(with descriptions),and special notes pertaining to the site. Custodianship of this tool is recommended. System-Wide Consideration Final land use decisions based on this evaluation should be considered with the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan and the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 59 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 3.3 // Locations of the Evaluated Un-Developed Sites 9 8 6 RL se s" a o tI _sxz+:�Ear*.Eazi�s 5 � 4 S"Pen Pam1 Pa+ San "N'ol pa, rAarge!eAW PaM 27 Lm. 9vge C`eek Park - k > 'Three Oats Pads 28 P,4e rats Pa,-'I AmjTscd Forest ParrxP 30 &Mlg of I VWA vt PaH 3, n AmN rst Path 30 ScififfgbSC rYYd1eh83tPMx'i p P-bmhe1,1—East P_31 C.X&y.Cann - ; emteoke Marco West Parcol 32 mtowae Geer Pad, 1 oTV.Ling Pk 33 W.Oftl gae Park k L vH CxW,Parcel 34 `HArgate Cxeam '"`t MID-Pan sawyes pdeadcnr d �. 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A variety of Park characteristics were collected.Some characteristics provided weight for scoring and other items were inventoried for posterity.Characteristics that were scored include Site Systems(turf,landscape, stormwater, irrigation, and tree canopy), Amenity (sidewalks, ballfields, hardcourts, playgrounds, restrooms, shelters, equipment, and water features),Access&Connectivity(neighborhood linkages,ADA, parking, hazards,and crime potential), and General Characteristics(overall site condition and current level of enhancement). Points were assigned to each of these characteristics based on quality and generated a percentage score with corresponding letter grade.Characteristics not featured in a park were omitted from the final scoring to adjust for the differing park types and existing levels of enhancement. Refer to Appendix C for the individual assessment sheets for each evaluated park site. A matrix capturing the evaluated parks has been prepared and is shown in Table 3.5, Evaluated Parks.This snapshot includes the final score, district, level of enhancement, general potential for improvement, and narrative.The narrative has been divided into two sections.The first, Primary Issues, is a critique of a park's serious deficiencies requiring more immediate attention. The second, Conditions, Observations & Development Opportunities, discusses the park's current state and suggests solutions for future growth. SYSTEM-WIDE OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were cited by the site assessor as recurring throughout the park system. Stormwater Infrastructure Culverts The recommended best management practice (BMP) for the culvert crossings (under trails, walkways, and roads) in many of the parks is to place an indigenous or indigenous-appearing embankment armoring and supplement that with native i riparian plants. A simple plant composition containing 3-5 native riparian species will present an appropriate statement and will maintain better than a wide-ranging palette. Lynnhaven Park VIRill VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 62 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Inlets The recommended BMP for draining large open areas in many of the parks is to implement infiltration or detention basins (e.g., rain gardens), notwithstanding overriding storm intensities, runoff volumes, soil conditions,or spatial restrictions. _ , . r Pine Meadows Park Detention Basins The tops of banks and the slopes encircling detention basins and ponds ��� have often been left bare of plants which neither celebrates nor conceals them. A more deliberative and therefore safer and appreciable choice for identifying these facilities and assimilating them into the design , vernacular of a park is to plant the entire basin with an appropriate -" composition of native riparian species while leaving a maintenance route to the basin. Level Green Park : VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 63 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Bioswales Opportunities for improving turf swales with native riparian vegetation abound throughout the city and in addition to F; appearing less utilitarian, also provide the opportunity for reducing maintenance if designed with soils and ambient moisture in mind. Managed meadow should be considered. ` � l�iif6 Mount Troshmore Geese Canadian Geese are not compatible with pedestrian traffic and children's play, especially on lawn areas. A collaborative effort with state and federal agencies and non-profits to innovate a benchmark policy plan is encouraged for the long-term management of this rapidly expanding and already overabundant species. Otherwise, the waste and foraging habits of this waterfowl will pose an even more complex problem of hazard and expense upon Virginia Beach spaces. ell M _ M Kempes Landing Pork Mount Troshmore Am VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 64 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Signs Signs appear suspended in mid-air whichAl t- �.. suggests an opportunity to reduce the mounting height for a more contemporary " arrangement. This could be accomplished either by lowering the sign for better scale (vertically) and appearance or resolve the void beneath the name plate with a well- scaled, well-tiered, plant mass. The Department is currently conducting an internal wayfinding plan, which will address this. _ Dunborton Pork Trails Soft trails throughout the system would present a safer surface for pedestrians (on foot or on wheels) if a regular schedule of grading and/or mulch overlays were developed. Existing mulch materials consist of fine aggregate or shredded hardwood depending on the park and the trail function. These materials could be z R incorporated with base material (e.g. sand, aggregate) and edging to reduce hazards S 5 and stem erosion. h, P Lake Smith-Lake Lawson Natural Area A VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 65 %' Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Open Space Many parks boast large,open, play fields which have long-established layouts for league sports such as soccer. These field layouts are temporary and in time the fields revert to open .- expanses of turf. Coordination of the layouts with league representatives could identify interstitial areas suitable for trees that would provide shade as well as framing the fields and/or"pinning"the corners. im Stratford Chose Pork Waterways Water access has not been fully realized in many of the city parks. Often times,access has been improvised by park users to penetrate through hedgerows and shoreline thickets. The result is that the best paths to the water and the optimal locations for amenities have been identified by the residents who use the facilities. By finishing these improvised trails and overlooks to Parks and Recreation standards, other benefits such as erosion prevention can be achieved and user safety can be enhanced. Lake Placid Park(2) VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 66 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Hedgerows Thickets along property lines, ditches, and creeks are present throughout the park system and are a pre-existing amenity waiting to be capitalized. Thinning, cleaning, limbing, etc. re- claims perimeter edges and can be managed to open vistas, views, and access for safety and aesthetics. Dunborton Park Fences Two-rail right-of-way(ROW)fences(left)are aging and failing and can be effectively replaced with a more durable and attractively-scaled 410 single-rail prototype (right). Where appropriate the two rail fence should be removed either entirely or replaced with a single rail guard rail. This initiative is currently underway system wide with most of the 200+city parks completed as of 2024. t�r�x Charlestown Lakes South Park New Light Park VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 67 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Playground Ramp Accessibility There are many entrances to mulched 4 playgrounds in our system. These entrances are trying to achieve a level surface across a certain distance - However, the resulting slope does not .' meet ADA standards. This presents an opportunity for a creative design a � solution. Charlestown Lakes South Park Playground Surface Maintenance Engineered wood fiber(EWF) surfacing is worn down or in some cases as this photo from Lake Placid illustrates, is worn out. Increasing the frequency of maintenance attention is a simple solution. Lake Placid Park VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 68 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Arboriculture Trees are one of the most visible elements of a park system and therefore their upkeep and management is a high priority. Virginia Beach has a wealth of opportunities for turning trees into beautiful assets by pruning, limbing up,canopy thinning, structural sculpting,and pleaching.A certified arborist can develop a custom plan for different parks and trees, depending on site conditions and usage. Also identified throughout the system were inappropriately mulched trees. A mound peaking at the trunk of a tree conflicts with the specifications and details of tree installation and maintenance because it engenders a condition that is not healthy for the tree.The correct standard of tree mulching forms a dish circumscribed around the dripline of the tree,ensuring the root flair is contained wholly within the enclosed 'dish'. Most existing instances were likely installed correctly but have been incorrectly supplemented and maintained. Consequently,they may be irreparable at this point due to the duration of time the mulch has been mounded against the base of the tree. It is advised that strict adherence to arboricultural standards of practice are implemented and then maintained and strictly sustained on all new installations. fi Lake Placid Park Red Mill Farms Park VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 69 ^ -% Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy SYSTEM-WIDE OPPORTUNITIES IN BRIEF • Stormwater Infrastructure o Culverts—Install appropriate brick,timber, and/or vegetation for armoring and softening. o Inlets—Develop inlet protection standards for filtering all park source runoff. o Detention Basins—Plant basins with material to celebrate good management practices. o Bioswales—Improve overland swales with vegetation to reduce velocities and filter runoff. • Geese—Spearhead national policy with the first-ever management plan for public spaces. • Signs—Improve utilitarian appearances with vertical scaling and/or plant material. • Trails—Re-grade and/or overlay unpaved trails for smoother and less hazardous traverse. • Open Space—Delineate/define space and deliver canopy screening and shade by adding trees. • Waterways—Expand access to and increase visibility of the premier resource in Virginia Beach. • Hedgerows- Utilize this existing amenity to enhance valuable perimeters and enclosures. • Fences—Replace the fragile,split-rail prototype with the more durable single-rail timbers. • Ramps—Ease the slopes of the mulched ramps to something less than or equal to 8%. • Maintenance—Increase a sustained funding and frequency of existing facilities and amenities. • Arboriculture—Pragmatically,artistically—creatively—sculpt,shape,and unveil the magic of trees. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BEST AND WORST SCORING PARKS Of the 40 parks sites evaluated, the best scoring parks sites include Charlestown Athletic Complex Park (98%), Lawson Hall Park (97%), and (tied for third) Red Mill Farms North Park and Princess Anne Athletic Complex(93%).Although improvement recommendations are available for these parks,they are generally characterized by up-to-date public amenities in good condition, good access and connection with surrounding neighborhoods, and good spatial definition and efficient layouts. The worst scoring parks are Plaza Park, Northgate(55%),Rosemont Forest East Park(61%),and Thalia Trace Park(63%).These parks are characterized by amenity and maintenance deficiencies, recurring ADA issues, security issues, and drainage issues. Improvement recommendations have been made available in Table 3.5 Evaluated Parks starting on the following page. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 70 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 3.5 H Evaluated Parks City-Wide Park Community Parks Beach Garden Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: City-Wide Park District 6 No major problems.A couple of spots in the There are a few opportunities for additional Enhanced or higher (g0%) outlying areas are not ADA compliant. waterway overlooks via new spur trails on Future pedestrian and vehicular safety could the north and south sides of the park.Rain be easily facilitated now by pruning the garden(s)/detention basin(s)could be parking lot trees and the trees adjacent to installed in place of the existing drop inlets the loop trail.Limbing them up and thinning draining the softball fields. the canopies is needed. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Carolanne Farms Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: City-Wide Park District 1 Some minor issues.Some portions of the Adding a picnic shelter and table,a bike Essential (81�) park are not ADA compliant.Inadequate trail rack,and additional trash barrels could markings complicate way-finding. achieve an Enhanced status. Vegetative/bio-swale along the east edge of the park may be an opportunity. Preserve the open space and play fields for active recreation.Color-coded and/or numbered identifiers along trail system on the east and west sides of Turtle Lake in concert with a key map at the east end of Turtle Lake Trail is ideal.Could also benefit from parking in support of la fields. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations t Lynnhaven Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: City-Wide Park District 8 Very clean.No major problems. Thinning A pedestrian bridge across the creek in Essential (89�) and grooming the hedgerow along the edge concert with a loop trail would connect the of the creek(east side)is needed to improve middle school to the neighborhood. visibility and safety. Vegetative/armoring of walkway culverts would be beneficial.Adding trees for shade and/or delineation at the parking lot and the west side of the park would be strong improvements. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Plaza Park (Northgate) Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: City-Wide Park Distr ct 10 Primary issues require repairs to the little A disk golf course now sits in a wooded Essential (55%) league structures and walkways for safety area.Limbing up trees and and ADA accessibility.Of note,little league improving/expanding trail system in elements are the responsibility of the little wooded area would be beneficial.Potential league through leasing arrangement.The to include new overlooks and seating forested space of the park offers limited ADA enclaves on Bow Creek and the drainage accessibility and poses a risk to ones sense course on the east side. The aggregate lot of security. could be improved with permeable surfacing. Yes,there is space to fit medium sized amenities in one or more areas of the park(ex. Room for Improvement? basketball court Red Mill Farms Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: City-Wide Park DisMct 5 Fairly clean.Some outlying areas are not Supplement turfed detention basins with Essential (85�) ADA compliant.Repairs to the restroom native plantings.A collector walk on the Essential (857.) facility is needed north side of the parking lot could aid pedestrian safety. Trim and groom the hedgerow along the east side of the park for uniformity and security.Prune the shade trees in the parking lot and in the promenade between the fields. Delineate/frame the open play areas with trees. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations t. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 71 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Woodstock Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: City-Wide Park District 1 No major problems.The woods trail and Consider high-efficiency vehicle striping in Enhanced or higher (89%) bridge need repairs for ADA compliance and larger parking lots.Safe and well-sized safety. neighborhood linkages could be better developed should the neighborhood change their position on developing those linkages. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room for Improvement? amenity, Metro Park Bayville Farms Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: City-Wide Park Distict 9 Some minor issues.Areas in the disc course Adding/revising plant beds to better Enhanced or higher (90�-) are not ADA compliant.Thinning and limbing delineate and frame the walks Arails/ the trees in this sector would improve the spaces.Supplement large collection ditch sense of orientation and security(CPTED). with native plantings.On the disc course, add a portable lavatory between the 4th and 12th tee pads;add a bench at the loth tee pad.A new marquis sign is needed using indigenous material only for structural support. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room for Improvement? amenity. Great Neck Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development C_ O ortunites: City-Wide Park District 8 Fairly clean,some minor issues.Safety is a Develop neighborhood linkages to the Enhanced or higher (��o) concern near the bridged connection north,east,and south.Some Little League between the Shorehaven Drive loop and the fields should be reviewed for relocation volleyball/open space field.Shorehaven given the current parking count.Sight Drive loops through the west end of the park distances in and through the site are with little insulating safety buffers or baffles CPTED concerns.Potential for vegetative between vehicular and pedestrian space. swales in the southern open spaces(west Forested spaces in the western end of the of the baseball quad).Informal entrance off park need delineated clarity and would of Falcon Crescent could be considered for benefit from a program of selective thinning development as a formal park entrance. and limbin . No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room for Improvement? amenity. Red Wing Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development 0 ortunites: City-Wide Park District 5 Very clean only minor issues. The forest trail Add riparian plants to swales at walk and Enhanced or higher (88%) is not entirely ADA compliant.Consider trail road crossings.Consider adjacent property surfacing to remedy the exposed root owner coordination to improve access to hazards on all trails.Repair warped rails the pocosin lake.Add inlet protection/bio- around the McClanan Fragrance Garden. retention around inlets in the valley swales of the west parking lot.Pave the aggregate lot(former dog park parking)with permeable pavement.Explore areas for additional parking during peak hours. Yes,there is space to fit medium sized amenities in one or more areas of the park(ex. Room for Improvement? basketball court M VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 72 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Signature Park Mt. Trashmore Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development C_ O ortunites: City-Wide Park District 3 Fairly clean,some minor issues pertaining to Stronger links and connections between Enhanced or higher (71�) the extensive wildfowl waste deposits and a park features is needed.Add pedestrian lack of shade.Limited diversity of connection on South Boulevard eastward gathering/seating areas for privacy and the to the Windsor Woods neighborhood.Add sense of scale for entering visitors are main parking lot islands.Acquire funding to secondary issues.The amphitheater staging implement the existing plan to resurface area is irrigated and the system is in good agg.lots with asphalt and re-stripe with working order.A wom path linking the south standard spaces.Prune the hedgerow parking lot to the amphitheater area could be around the eastem perimeter and Lake improved for appearances and accessibility. Windsor Except for on the mount, consider adding trees throughout the park for shade and spatial definition.Plant drainage swales and the lakeshore(where practicable)with riparian material for environmental improvement,toddler restraint,and volleyball catchment. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Local Park Neighborhood Parks Birchwood-Malibu Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 8 No major problems.The benched overlook Re-open the trail alongside the creek on Essential level or higher areas for fishing are not entirely ADA the north side.Re-surface the trails along compliant.Replace the weathered tennis the creek and through the woods(north court fence.Trim and groom the plants in the and west sides).Potential to expand the detention pond on the east side of the tennis natural infiltration basins in the wooded courts. I pocosin. Yes,there is space to fit medium sized amenities in one or more areas of the park(ex. Room for Improvement? basketball court Brigadoon Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development C+ O ortunites: Local Park District 1 The only access to this park is from the If parking is possible,use permeable Essential level or higher sidewalk bordering the heavily-trafficked pavement.Explore existing easements for Lynnhaven Parkway.Adding off-street cohabitation of pedestrian access walks. parking is not practicable due to poor sight Altematively,consider property acquisition. distances.Explore pedestrian connectivity Potential for bridge crossing over the creek into the surrounding neighborhood. Very on the west side. Trim and groom the clean otherwise. hedgerow on the west side.Install a vegetative swale/rain garden on the east side.Add trees for shade and spatial definition. Potential to pepper in evergreen plants to create sense of separation with busy road while maintaining security views. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Buckner Farms Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 10 No major problems.Parking is Potential to incorporate natural amenities Essential level or higher (8t3%) accommodated by on-street parking. on the north side with a trail connection to the Crofts Pride neighborhood. Plant the roadside ditch and repair the fence rails along the southwest boundary with the church. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations r VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 73 4 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Charlestown Athletic Complex Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 7 No major problems.A permanent Confer with Little League and consider the Essential level or higher (98%) restroom/storage facility would be beneficial. construction of a permanent restroom/storage/maintenance structure under the current maintenance understanding.Install a through- passage%onnection to the ROW trail at the northeast corner of the park.Allow lateral branches of RO W shrubs to join for forming hedge as intended.Prune trees on site and add trees for shade and spatial definition. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room for Improvement? amenity, Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development Charlestowne Lakes South Park C+ Opportunites: Local Park District 7 Some minor issues.Most portions are ADA Improve connections over the collector Essential level or higher (80%) accessible.Issues with this park are ditch on the east side for additional undeveloped neighborhood linkages to the neighborhood access.Add amenity(s)to east,the underutilized space in the south, the south end and east sides of the park. and the lack of cohesion and accessibility Expand the walk/trail system for loop overall.On-street parking is sufficient circulation and fitness.Add trees for shade Repairs are needed to the right-of-way and spatial definition.Consider off-street (ROW)fence rails.An abandoned parking for any field enhancements. hopscotch/shuffleboard court could be removedlre-purposed Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit a large sized amenity in the park ex.full size 90'ball diamond Colonial Oaks Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 8 No major problems,very clean.ADA A loop walk or trail connecting Great Neck Essential level or higher (88%) compliant space is limited.Obscured Road to Parkside Place would be visibility presents some safety concerns. beneficial.Add signage on Great Neck Limb up the mature canopy and Road frontage. trim/limb/prune the bosque on the north side. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Dunbarton Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development C O ortunites: Local Park District 1 Some minor issues.Cloistered siting Consider clearing eastern edge of Essential level or higher (75%) presents diminished security. The hedgerow encroachments and develop access from on the south side could be selectively Old Princess Anne Road.Supplement the thinned and trimmed for better visibility and collection ditch(south side of park)with surveillance.Parking is on-street and very new plantings in concert with pruning and limited trimming the hedgerow.Install vegetative swales on the east and west sides of the ark. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existng Room for Im rovement? amenity. Lake Placid Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 5 Fairly clean,some minor issues.Limb trees Groom lakeshore vegetation for Essential level or higher (88%) up to improve visibility and reduce future overlooks/seafing areas. Opportunity to problems.Repair the fence rails along the retro-fit BMPs. southern edge of the park and increase frequency of maintenance visits. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park(ex.fitness stations VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 74 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Lark Downs Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 3 No major problems.Install BMP(s)on east Link the two tennis court cells with a Essential level or higher (87%) side of northem softball field and north end shaded seating area and add trees of southwest softball field. throughout for spatial definition.Explore potential easement or acquisition on the east side for an additional pedestrian connection to the Darby Road neighborhood. Vertically undulate the berm along the north and east sides where practicable for aesthetics and to meet CPTED criteria. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Lawson Hall Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development 0 ortunites: Local Park District 9 Great park.Open space may not be entirely Add trees to better define the street edge. Essential level or higher (97%) ADA compliant.On-street parking is ample. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Level Green Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development C_ O ortunites: Local Park DisMct 7 Existing amenity is weathered and in need of Upgrade park amenity with currently Below Essential (72% replacement. planned project which includes expanded parking,splashpad,restroom,dark park, playground,and fitness stations. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit a large sized amenity in the park ex.full size 90'ball diamond Litchfield Manor Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development C_ 0 ortunites: Local Park District 2 This park has not been constructed. Provide access to West Neck Creek. Below Essential (70%) Makeshift trail is ADA accessible.Primary Explore trail connections to node(s)for issues for design program should include parking.Existing aggregate trail between parking,access,and safety. Litchfield Way and Fenwick Way offers good starting link for future trail system. Connect to Pierce Lane and Dozier's Bride facilities(kayak launch). Yes,significant portions of the site are undeveloped and multiple amenities could be Room for Improvement? developed Lynbrook Landing Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 4 Only minor issues.Some areas of the park Add plants for buffering and better spatial Essential level or higher (80%) are not fully ADA compliant.Obscured definition.Walkway alignment in needs visibility effects security.Limbing up mature accentuation-perhaps a specimen shrub. tree canopy will improve visibility and Link to Williams Farm Park is a major lighting.Some turf areas could be aerated benefit and re-seeded. Ample on-street parking. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Newlight Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development C+ O ortunites: Local Park DisMct 1 No major problems.Some outlying portions Plant trees along street frontage for park Essential level or higher (?y%) are not fully ADA accessible. Turf repairs are definition and parking lot shade.Add walk needed and the parking area would benefit or trail connection between parking lot and from permeable paving. softball bleachers. Delineate open spaces within the park by adding trees. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Oak Springs Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development C O ortunites: Local Park District 10 Some minor issues. Accessibility,safety, Provide overlooks and access through Essential level or higher (77%) and maintenance are the primary issues select penetrations of hedgerow on the within the park.Expansive open space is east side.Add trees for shade and spatial undefined. Thin and trim the hedgerows on definition.Consider either on-street or off- the east and south sides.Limb up trees street parking for facility expansion. along the ROW.Aerate turf and add topsoil to improve the lawn area.Remove remnant berms.On-street parking is adequate for the facilities provided. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit a large sized amenity in the park ex.full size 90'ball diamond VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 75 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Parliament Village Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development D+ O ortunites: Local Park District 1 Fairly clean but with some issues.The main Add trees to provide shade and delineation Essential level or higher ,T6ai) walk alongside the shelter and the of open space and play fields.Good visual playground serves as a retention basin. and physical access from surrounding Visibility into the park from Leesburg Drive is residences. Vertically undulate berm along a security issue.Perimeter spaces and Leesburg Drive where practicable for neighborhood connections contain areas aesthetics and visibilityy, that are not fully ADA compliant.Limbing up trees and pruning would be beneficial. Yes,there is space to fit medium sized amenities in one or more areas of the park(ex. Room for Improvement? basketball court Pine Meadows Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 5 No major problems.Ample parking is Add shrub beds and specimen trees at Essential level or higher (91�) provided on-street. each end of the Wassermand Drive frontage.Add a well-scaled shrub bed around the park sign. Add a BMP in place of the triple-grated inlet in the center of the park.Further soften the eastem,southern, and western edges of the park with additional trees.Consider on-site parking for facility expansion. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit a large sized amenity in the park ex.full size 90'ball diamond Point O'Woods Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 6 Only minor issues.Ample parking is Potential trail development to W. Essential level or higher provided on adjacent street but somewhat Plantation Road providing water access remote. and overlooks.Simple,quiet,well-defined park. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Red Mill Farms North Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 5 No major problems.Ample parking is A well-scaled,well-designed planfing bed Essential level or higher 7(9351o) provided but on a moderately(vs.lightly)- around the sign would be beneficial. Essential level or higher trafficked Red Mill Boulevard.Limbing up Coordinate with Economic Development trees and pruning in concert with turf and explore an Upton Drive crosswalk for maintenance is needed. connecting to a lakefront open space to the east. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room for Improvement? amenity. Rosemont Forest East Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development D- O ortunites: Local Park District 7 Fairly clean,some minor issues of Obtain Essential classification by adding Below Essential (61�) connectivity.Prune the trees on Sundevil bike racks,shade structure(or trees), Drive. walks,benches,and way- finding/directional graphics.Define park boundaries with a motif(i.e.,unifying, themed,simple,etc.)planting scheme. Connect facilities to parking areas at high school and middle school with well-defined aths/walks. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room for Improvement? amenity, Scarborough Square Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development C O ortunites: Local Park District 3 The primary issues with this park are the Develop a community program to Essential level or higher (77%o littering and the safety.Correlated to these incentivize litter pickup.Add trees to define matters are maintenance issues.Prune trees park perimeter. for safety and improved visibility. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room for Improvement? amenity. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 76 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Southgate Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 5 No issues.Accessible and inviting.Keep the Potential connection along the southern Essential level or higher (91%) current maintenance regimen-great edge.Thin and trim hedgerow.Add a small condition.Good blend of trees and lawn. bridge over the drainage way at the southeast comer of the park.Add a trail alongside the drainage way between the park and Grace Covenant Church.Explore extending this connection southwesterly until a connection can be made to Southgate West Park. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Stratford Chase Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 1 No major problems.Ample parking is Vertically undulate Minden Road berm Essential level or higher (88%) provided on-street.Large open play field is where practicable for better visibility. Essential level or higher (8 18Y.) well-maintained. Increase the height of the berms around northwest comer.Highlight park entrance by adding a plant bed to the sign area.Add trees(e.g.,specimens)for shade and to better define the park perimeter. Yes,there is space to fit medium sized amenities in one or more areas of the park(ex. Room for Improvement? basketball court Thalia Trace Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development ©- O ortunites: Local Park District 4 Litter,maintenance,dilapidated perimeter Incentivize adjacent residents to repair Essential level or higher (63%) fencing and poorly drained areas are the their fences(provide unifying design[s]for primary issues. them).Fine grade and add BMP on the west side in concert with trimming and thinning the vegetation. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room for Improvement? amenity. Upton Estates Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Local Park District 5 Only minor issues.Limb up trees in the Add trees along the northern and Essential level or higher (88%) southern bosque area for light,security,and northwestern perimeter.Add a loop safety.Some turf spots require attention. walk/trail around the perimeter of the open space(northern area of the park)and connect it to the Upton Drive sidewalk at the north apex. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Natural Area Lake Smith/Lake Lawson Natural Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development Area Opportunites: Natural Area District 9 The primary issues are inadequate parking Explore feasibility of permeable surfacing Essential level or higher (83%) at the northern end(boat ramp area)and for additional parking at boat ramp area. Essential level or higher (83151.) inadequate trail markings in the southern Grade and overlay trail as necessary.Add preserve(Sajo Farm sector). numbered and color-coded cairns for orientation,directions,and way-finding on trail network. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 77 %_ Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Special-Use Park Special Use Athletic Park Princess Anne Athletic Complex Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Special-Use Park District 2 Some ADA issues pertaining to distance. Sports Management office in need of Essential level or higher (93%) Parking lot trees should be pruned now to renovation or replacement.Planting design optimize future growth pattems. for the lakeshore at the west end of the park and for the shoreline around the pond at the southwest arc of the Red Quad will define spaces as park elements.Should future expansion necessitate additional parking,acquire wooded parcel(s)north of Landstown Centre Way and add parking using permeable pavement and other BMP measures.Provide multiple,well-designed pedestrian crossings to access athletic fields.Ensure ADA compliance throw hout. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stations Special Use Gateway Park Kempes Landing Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development p,i O ortunites: Special-Use Park District 3 The primary issues with this park are Relocate the tree obscuring the visual Essential level or higher (68%) access,maintenance,and purpose. Access connection between the pavilion and is pedestrian only with remote,undefined historic high school structure. parking at a distance that may not be ADA Environmental graphics directing vehicular compliant.Maintenance of the pond and traffic to the parking area(s)and the walkways need very frequent attention due pedestrian connections would be to Canadian Geese populations.Pruning beneficial.Potential maintenance access and trimming the trees and shrubs is a clear of the pond through a gated fence panel is and present need. Added features(boxes needed.Interpret the purpose of the and statues)obscure the purpose of the Jefferson Canal and provide informative park as a gateway space. panels and access to the canal. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room for Improvement? I amenity. Special Use Water Access Park Lynnhaven Marina Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Special-Use Park District 8 The primary issues are parking and shade. Attain an Essential classification by Below Essential (80%) Required portions are accessible. providing a shelter and table on the westem pier point,benches throughout, parking space shade structures and/or trees,more legible graphics for slip numbers/orientation,and a permanent convenience/lavatory.Explore provisions for 60-80 additional parking spaces. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room forlm rovement? amenity, Owl Creek Boat Damp Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development O ortunites: Special-Use Park Distract 6 The primary issues are shade and parking Pave all parking areas with permeable Below Essential (64%) area surfacing. Required portions are pavement.Convert parking lot islands into accessible. rain gardens(i.e.,infiltration basins),and add trees for shade.Add pedestrian connections into the facility from the General Booth Boulevard hike-and-bike path.Develop environmental graphics with an appropriate motifltheme.Trim and thin the hedgerow on the west side of the facility to reveal vistas of Owl Creek. No,the park is built to capacity.Any new development would need to replace an existing Room for Improvement? amenity, VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 78 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy CHAPTER 4 // NEEDS ASSESSMENT The purpose of the needs assessment is to identify potential discrepancies between Virginia Beach's recreational needs and the services provided.The techniques used in this report to accomplish that are a statistically valid survey, demographic and recreational trends, benchmarking against comparable municipalities, and Level of Service analysis. 4.1 STATISTICALLY VALID SURVEY ANALYSIS PURPOSE ETC Institute administered a Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment on behalf of Virginia Beach,Virginia. This assessment is part of the City's initiative to establish priorities for indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities to Virginia Beach residents. Data compiled and analyzed from this assessment will help City leaders in making decisions that best reflect the parks and recreation needs of the community. The complete survey report can be found in Appendix D. METHODOLOGY ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households in Virginia Beach. The sample of respondents were demographically representative of Virginia Beach overall,which makes the results of the survey statistically valid and a key foundation for future recommendations. Oil C, The goal was to obtain 500 The overall results for a completed surveys from sample of 545 surveys have City residents.A total of a precision of at least 545 sub veys were +/-4.256 at the 9596 level of collected. confidence. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 79 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy AMENITY, FACILITY AND PARK PRIORITY NEEDS AND PRIORITIES Parks and Recreation Facility/Amenity Needs Households were asked to identify if they had a need for Top 6 Amenity Needs 39 facilities/amenities and rate how well their needs for . Biking trails— 45,818 each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC households (26.8%) Institute was able to estimate the number of households in Paved walking &jogging trails the community that had the greatest unmet need for _39,146 households (22.9%) various facilities/amenities. The six facilities/amenities with the highest percentage of households whose needs are • Fishing piers & dock areas — currently being partly or not met are listed to the right. 31,785 households (18.6%) Importance of Parks and Recreation • Outdoor pool ,497 -29 29) Facilities/Amenities households In addition to assessing the needs for each facility and ' Unpaved walking & jogging amenity, ETC Institute also evaluated the importance that trails—28,182 households (16.5%) households placed on each one. Based on the sum of households' top four choices, the six most important Parks • Canoe/kayak launches— &Recreation facilities and amenities to households are listed 25,280 households (14.8%) to the right. Priorities for Facility/Amenity Investments The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Top 6 Most Important Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for Amenities evaluating the priority that should be placed on Parks and Recreation investments.The Priority Investment Rating(PIR) • Natural areas (32.8%) equally weighs (1) the importance that households place on • Biking trails (29.7%) each facility/amenity/and (2) how many households have 41 Paved walking &jogging trails unmet needs for the facility/amenity. (29.0%) The Priority Investment Ratings for each facility and amenity • Children's playgrounds (27.1%) is shown below. • Indoor fitness & exercise facilities (26.0%) • Small neighborhood parks (19.5%) Figure 4.1 //Top Priorities for Investment for Parks & Recreation Facilities/Amenities Based on the Priority Investment Rating(PIR) Biking trails iMs Paved walking&jogging trails 3,9 Natural areas Unpaved walking&jogging trails 1203 Fishing piers&dock areas 116.3 High Priority Indoor fitness&exercise facilities 112.9 Children's playgrounds 104.0 Small neighborhood parks 103A (Zn0+ ) VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 80 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy PROGRAM AND ACTIVITY NEEDS AND Top 6 Program Needs PRIORITIES Recreation Program Needs • Adult fitness & wellness—29,940 households (17.5%) Households were asked to identify if they had a need for 27 programs and rate how well their needs for each were • Outdoor adventure/recreation currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was (kayaking, etc.) —28,343 able to estimate the number of households in the households (16.6%) community that had the greatest "unmet" need for each of • Special events at the parks— the programs.The six programs with the highest percentage 23,687 households (13.9%) of estimated households whose needs are currently being . Outdoor fitness classes in the partly or not met are listed to the right. parks—22,081 households Importance of Recreation Programs (12.9%) In addition to assessing the needs for each program, ETC • Large special events in City Institute also assessed the importance that households parks—21,239 households placed on each one. Based on the sum of households' top (12.4%) four choices, the six programs important to the highest • Senior adult fitness & wellness, percentage of households are listed to the right. ages 65+—21,005 households (12.3%) Priorities for Recreation Program Investments The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for Top 6 Most Important evaluating the priority that should be placed on Parks and Recreational Programs Recreation investments.The Priority Investment Rating(PIR) equally weighs (1) the importance that households place on ' Adult fitness & wellness (39.7%) each facility/amenity/and (2) how many households have • Outdoor adventure/recreation unmet needs for the facility/amenity. (kayaking, etc.) (27.2%) The Priority Investment Ratings for each program is shown • Senior adult fitness & wellness, below. ages 65+ (22.8%) • Special events at the parks (21.3%) • Large special events in City parks (19.2%) • Senior adult recreation programs, ages 65+ (17.1%) Figure 4.2 // Top Priorities for Investment for Parks & Recreation Programs Based on the Priority Investment Rating(PIR) Adult fitness&wellness Outdoor adventure/recreation(kayaking,etc.) Special events at the parks 132.8 Senior adult fitness&wellness(ages 65+) 127.6 High Priority Large special events in City parks 119.3 ��� `` Senior adult recreation programs(ages 6s+) 111111 Q4.9 1 <, VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION lb .> 81 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy SUMMARY OF 2021 SURVEY RESULTS To ensure that Virginia Beach continues to meet the needs and expectations of the community, ETC Institute recommends that the Park and Recreation Department sustain and/or improve the performance in areas that were identified as"high priorities"by the Priority Investment Rating(PIR).The ratings for Parks and Recreation facilities/amenities and recreational programs are listed below: Parks and Recreation Recreation Programs Rated as High Facilities/Amenities Rated as High Priority Items: Priority Items: 1. Biking trails (PIR=190.5) 1. Adult fitness & wellness (PIR=200.0) 2. Paved walking&jogging trails 2. Outdoor adventure/recreation (PIR=173.9) (kayaking, etc.) (PIR=163.2) 3. Natural areas (PIR=151.8) 3. Special events at the parks (PIR=132.8) 4. Unpaved walking &jogging trails 4. Senior adult fitness &wellness (ages (PIR=120.3) 65+) (PIR=127.6) 5. Fishing piers & dock areas (PIR=116.3) 5. Large special events in City parks 6. Indoor fitness& exercise facilities (PIR=119.3) (PIR-112.9) 6. Senior adult recreation programs (ages 7. Children's playgrounds (PIR=104.0) 65+) (PIR=104.9) 8. Small neighborhood parks (PIR=103.4) RECREATION TREND AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT ALIGNMENT There is strong alignment between the local recreation trends, which showed above average participation in 90% of the activities tracked and the highest priority needs of the community as identified in the 2021 survey.The synergy between these data points provides Virginia Beach with a high level of confidence that future investment in the parks and recreation system in alignment with the trend and needs assessment results will be strongly supported by residents. 2017 AND 2021 SURVEY RESULTS COMPARISON The 2021 ETC survey follows up a survey they conducted in 2017 and certain trends become apparent.The following comparison charts look at trends in the overall population,as well as within certain demographic groups. PLEASE NOTE: NR= Not Ranked and NA=Analysis Not Available Highest Prioritized Parks, Facilities and Amenities City as a Whole When evaluating the community's rankings of highest prioritized parks, facilities and amenities provided by the Department in 2021 as compared to 2017, many of the rankings remained the same or had slight changes. The most significant changes are the increases in the ranking for fishing piers and dock areas as VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 82 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy well as unpaved walking and jogging trails. These changes in ranking might be attributed to the overall increase in outdoor recreation participation due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Table 4.1 // Highest Prioritized Park and Facility Needs, City as a Whole Recreation Facility, Park,Trail 2017 2021 Differential Ranking Ranking Biking trails 1 1 No Change Paved walking &jogging trails 2 2 No Change Natural areas 3 3 No Change Community recreation centers 4 NR NR Indoor fitness &exercise facilities 5 6 (1) Small neighborhood parks 6 8 (2) Large community parks 7 NR NR Unpaved walking&jogging trails 8 4 4 Children's playgrounds 9 7 2 Fishing Piers 13 5 8 Highest Prioritized Programs and Services City as a Whole When evaluating the community's rankings of highest prioritized programs and services provided by the Department in 2021 as compared to 2017, many of the rankings remained the same or had slight changes. The most significant changes are the decreases in the ranking for adult art, dance and performing arts, adult water fitness programs and large special events. These change in the rankings might be attributed to social distancing requirements imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Table 4.2 // Highest Prioritized Program and Services Needs, City as a Whole Program/Service 2017 2021 Differential Ranking Ranking Adult fitness &wellness 1 1 No Change Large special events in City parks 2 5 (3) Small special events 3 3 No Change Adult art, dance, performing arts 4 10 (6) Adult water fitness programs 5 9 (4) Outdoor adventure/recreation (kayaking, etc.) NR 2 NA Senior adult fitness &wellness (ages 65+) 6 4 2 Senior adult recreation programs (ages 65+) 7 6 1 41,11 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 83 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 4.2 DEMOGRAPHIC AND RECREATIONAL TRENDS ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION A key component of the Parks System Needs Assessment & Development Strategy Plan ("Plan") is a Demographic& Recreation Trends Analysis.This provides the City of Virginia Beach's Parks and Recreation ("City')insight into the general makeup of the population served and identifies markettrends in recreation. It also helps quantify the market in and around the City and understand the types of parks, facilities, and programs/services that are most appropriate to satisfy the needs of residents. This analysis is two-fold — it aims to answer the who and the what. First, it assesses the demographic characteristics and population projections of City residents to understand who they serve. Secondly, recreational trends are examined on a national,regional,and local level to understand whotthe population served wants to do. Findings from this analysis establish a fundamental understanding that provide a basis for prioritizing the community need for parks,trails,facilities, and recreation programs. The following highlights key results of the demographics and recreational trends analysis. The complete report can be found in Appendix E. DEMOGRAPHIC ANALSYIS The Demographic Analysis describes the population within the city. This assessment is reflective of the City's total population and its key characteristics such as age segments, race, ethnicity, and income levels. It is important to note that future projections are based on historical patterns and unforeseen circumstances during or after the time of the analysis could have a significant bearing on the validity of the projected figures. Methodology Demographic data used for the analysis was obtained from U.S. Census Bureau and from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), the largest research and development organization dedicated to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and specializing in population projections and market trends. All data was acquired in July 2021 and reflects actual numbers as reported in the 2010 Census. ESRI then estimates the current population (2021) as well as a 5-year projection (2026). PROS utilized straight line linear regression to forecast demographic characteristics for 2031 and 2036. Population • The City is experiencing below average Figure 4.3 // Projected Population population and household growth, increasing in Virginia Beach, 2010-2036 just 2.7%and 3.2%from 2010 to 2011. POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLDS • Population is expected to grow slightly faster o°,o°° 181350 17 5 17 4 1 177 525 than the current rate, reaching 475,072 residents and 181,350 households by 2036. a'°M • With a modestly growing population, park and 438,004 449,645 457,160 466,332 475,072 recreation services will need to strategically invest, develop, and maintain parks and x°.°°° facilities in relation to current and future ° -- --- -- - - ° m2a mu m21 roar maa Census FAlmate -I-- h.*_ Fmjetlion housing development areas. ®,°° °. _„°°u„°„a i 1 VIP, VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 84 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Age Segment Figure 4.4 // Projected Population • Virginia Beach's population is relatively in Virginia Beach, 2010-2036, by balanced though slightly skewed toward the Age Group older age segments, with 27.5% of the residents aged 55+, POPULATION BY AGE SEGMENT • The City will continue on an aging tend, with 30-11 •13-17 U18-34 035-S4 055f 565-74 ■7Si those aged 55+ increasing to 35.5% of the 1 population by 2036,an increase of 8%over 2021 ` " 'A" levels. • Given the differences in how the active adults „ (55 and older) participate in recreation s programs, the trend is moving toward having at least two to three different program age 3 segments for older adults. 3p% • When developing the park and recreation 101-1- system, the City should evaluate recreation 0% 1010 1011 1@6 _" — 2031 "" 1036 experiences that would cater to active adults who are 55-64, 65-74 and 75+age segments. Race and Ethnicity • Virginia Beach's population is majority White Figure 4.5 // Per Capita and Alone (64%) and the largest minority is Black Median Household Income Alone (20%), with an above average Comparison — Virginia Beach, representation of Asian Americans (8%). Metro Region, VA • People of Hispanic/Latino origin represent approximately 9%of the population,well below COMPARATIVE INCOME the national average of 19%. CHARACTERISTICS • The City's population is expected to get slightly more diverse by 2036. ■per Capita Income v Median Household Income • A slightly diversifying population will likely focus the City on providing traditional programming $78,891 and service offerings while always seeking to identifyemerging activities and sports. $bs,vl g g P $64,730 Income • With median and per capita household income averages greater to that of the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) averages and above $ss,61a $33,978 i $35,106 national averages, it is important for the City to prioritize providing offerings that are first class with exceptional customer service with a general focus on seeking opportunities to create revenue generation. Residents are still likely to be price conscious and have a need to understand the value that correlates with Virginia Beach Virginia Beach-Norfolk- USA Newport News,VA-NC quality-of-life indicators. Metropolitan Statistical Area VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 85 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Demographic Breakdown by City Council District Given that the city is 497 square miles, it is important to recognize that the City-As-A-Whole demographic Figure 4.6 // City Council District information provides only a snapshot of the make-up of Map, 2022 the city.The following provides a summary of the current — and projected increases in population of the City broken down by City Council District. 8 • While the City-Wide population growth will be 4 restrained, several districts will likely see 3 significant population growth by 2036, including ' District 4(19.3%), District 2 (11.2%), and District 10 5 10 (8.4%). Park planning and development will V, " need to accommodate differential population growth in City districts and regions. • City-Wide average income is higher than 9 Z MSA/VA averages, but certain districts have ¢ below average median incomes, including Districts 3, 4, and 10. It is important to provide equitable opportunities for recreation so that lower income households do not face barriers to Iro participation. Table 4.3 // City Council District Population Projections for 2036 POPULATION PROJECTED PERCENTAGE COUNCIL DISTRICT 2021 POPULATION INCREASE INCREASE 2036 District 1 45,960 48,179 2,219 4.8% District 2 43,598 48,479 4,881 11.2% District 3 46,072 47,012 940 2.0% District 4 42,831 51,102 8,271 19.3% District 5 44,932 44,605 -327 -0.7% District 6 45,075 46,604 1,529 3.4% District 7 46,654 49,158 2,504 5.4% District 8 43,626 43,591 -35 -0.1% District 9 45,436 47,050 1,614 3.6% District 10 45,461 49,292 3,831 8.4% CITY TOTALS 449,645 475,072 25,427 5.7% VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 86 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 4.4 // City Council District Demographic Projections for 2036 COUNCIL DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS for 2036 AGE SEGMENTATION RACE INCOME Significant Aging Population (42% White(59%)/Black Equal to Virginia Beach District 1 (18%)/Asian(14%); Hispanic and greater than of population will be (11%) MSA/US Averages 55+) Significant Aging White(66%)/Black Greater than Virginia District 2 Population (42% (14%)/Asian(11%); Hispanic Beach and MSA/US of population will be ° 55+) (10%) Averages Aging Population White(56%)/Black Below Virginia Beach and District 3 (34%of population will (21%)/Asian(9%); Hispanic equal to MSA/US be 55+) (16%) Averages Balanced Age Segmentation White(42%)/Black District 4 22%will be under age of Below Virginia Beach and ( g (37%)/Asian(8%);Hispanic MSA/US Averages 18; 23%of (16%) population will be 55+) Aging Population White(71%)/Black Greater than Virginia District 5 (36%of population will (12%)/Asian(6%);Hispanic Beach and MSA/US be 55+) (15%) Averages Aging Population White(68%)/Black District 6 34/°of population will Equal to Virginia Beach ( p p (15%)/Asian(4%);Hispanic and MSA/US Averages be 55+) (15%) Balanced Age Segmentation White(40%)/Black Equal to Virginia Beach District 7 (20%will be under age of (26%)/Asian(20%); Hispanic and greater than 18; 30%of (14%) MSA/US Averages population will be 55+) Significant Aging Greater than Virginia Population (51% White(81%)/Black(6%)/Asian g District 8 Beach and MSA/US of population will be (5%); Hispanic(9%) Averages 55+) Aging Population White(68%)/Black Greater than Virginia District 9 (37%of population will (13%)/Asian(9%);Hispanic Beach and MSA/US be 55+) (13%) Averages Balanced Age Segmentation White(38%)/Black Below Virginia Beach and District 10 (23%will be under age of (29%)/Asian(17%);Hispanic equal to MSA/US 18; 26%of (19%) Averages population will be 55+) ` VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 87 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy RECREATIONAL TRENDS ANALYSIS The Trends Analysis provides an understanding of national,and local recreational trends.Trends data used for this analysis was obtained from Sports & Fitness Industry Association's ("SFIA"), National Recreation and Park Association ("NRPA"), and ESRI. All trend data is based on current and/or historical participation rates. National Trends in Recreation Methodology The SFIA's Sports, Fitness & Recreational Activities Topline Participation Report 2020 was utilized in evaluating the following trends: • National Recreation Participatory Trends J0001,�jT&4%4 • Core vs. Casual Participation Trends sp�iry�I I ,A-—Won The study is based on findings from surveys carried out in 2019 by the Physical Activity Council ("PAC"), resulting in a total of 18,000 online interviews. Surveys were administered to all genders, ages, income levels, regions, and ethnicities to allow for statistical accuracy of the national population. A sample size of 18,000 completed interviews is considered by SFIA to result in a high degree of statistical accuracy. A sport with a participation rate of five percent has a confidence interval of plus or minus 0.32 percentage points at a 95 percent confidence level. Using a weighting technique, survey results are applied to the total U.S. population figure of 302,756,603 people (ages six and older). The purpose of the report is to establish levels of activity and identify key participatory trends in recreation across the U.S. This study looked at 122 different sports/activities and subdivided them into various categories including:sports, fitness, outdoor activities,aquatics, etc. National Trends in General Sports • The popularity of sports most heavily participated in, basketball, golf, and tennis can be attributed to the relatively small number of participants required, and for basketball, the limited equipment necessary to play. • The five fastest growing sports in the last five years (2015-2020) are golf, pickleball, flag football, baseball, and indoor soccer. The sports with the most rapid decline are ultimate frisbee, squash, touch football, badminton,and tackle football. It should be notes that participation in baseball has not grown since 2017. Figure 4.7 // Most Popular General Sports, Nationally 1100 Basketball Golf Tennis Baseball Soccer 24.9 Million 24.3 Million 17.7 Million 15.8 Million 11.9 Million VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 88 r Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy National Trends in General Fitness • Overall, national participatory trends in general fitness has experienced strong growth in recent years, in part because there are few barriers to entry. • The fastest growing activities are trail running, yoga, cross training style workout, and stationary group cycling.The activities showing the biggest decline are traditional triathlon, running/jogging, free weights, and fitness walking. Though declining, fitness walking, free weights, and running/jogging remain highly popular activities with large numbers of users. Figure 4.8 // Most Popular General Fitness Activities, Nationally Fitness Walking Treadmill Dumbbell Free Weights Running/Jogging Stationary Cycling 111.4 Million 56.8 Million 51.4 Million 49.5 Million 37.1 Million National Trends in Outdoor Recreation • The fastest growing activities in the last five years are BMX Bicycling, day hiking, fly fishing, salt water fishing, and mountain biking. The activities showing the biggest decline are in-line roller skating, archery, and adventure racing. Figure 4.9 // Most Popular Outdoor Recreation Activities, Nationally Hiking(Day) Bicycling(Road) Fishing(Freshwater) Camping Camping 49.7 Million 39.4 Million 39.2 Million (<%mi.of Car/Home)(Recreational Vehicle) 28.2 Million 15.4 Million National Trends in Water Sports/Activities • Overthe past five years,stand-up paddling and recreation kayaking were the fastest growing water activities, followed by white water kayaking and surfing. Activities declining in participation most rapidly were water skiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, wakeboarding, and snorkeling, though these activities still remain very popular with large numbers of people. • It is important to note that aquatic recreation is heavily dependent on regional, seasonal, and environmental factors. Figure 4.10 // Most Popular Water Sports/Activities, Nationally min Kayaking Canoeing Snorkeling Jet Skiing Sailing 11.4 Million 9.0 Million 7.7 Million 5.1 Million 3.6 Million VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 89 - Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Local Sport and Leisure Market Potential Market Potential Index The charts to the right show sport and leisure market Beach Compared to National potential data from ESRI. A Market Potential Index Average (MPI) measures the probable demand for a product or service within the City. The MPI shows the (national average is 100, so numbers over 100 likelihood that a resident of the target area will indicate a higher than average participation rate) participate in certain activities when compared to the US national average. The national average is 100, General Sports therefore numbers below 100 would represent a GENERAL National City as a MPI as%of lower than average participate rate. High index SPORTS Average Whole population numbers (100+) are significant because they Baseball 100 107 4.1% demonstrate that there is a greater likelihood that Basketball 100 1 . g Football 100 109 4.4% residents within the service areas will actively Frisbee/Disc 100 113 4.2% Golf participate in those offerings provided by the city. Golf 100 119 10.0% The tables to the right illustrate and summarize the Soccer 100 111 4.7% indexes of the general sports, fitness, and outdoor Softball 100 2.2% Tennis 100 111 2 4.2/° recreation market potential for the City as a whole. Volleyball 100 1 112 3.5% Difference between each Council District were also General Fitness evaluated and can be found in Appendix D as part of National City as MPI as%of the Demographic and Recreation Trends Analysis. FITNESS Averse a Whole population Aerobics 100 112 8.1% Please Note: MPI scores are not meant to be Jogging/ 100 119 13.1% compared to each other, rather each MPI score Running ° Pilates 100 119 3.6/° should be compared to the national average. To Swimming 100 119 18.4% further emphasize this point, a column is added to Exercise Walking for 100 108 27.5°�° each of the charts to indicate the approximate Weight Lifting 100 121 13.0% percentage of population in Virginia Beach that vo a 100 1 1 Zumba 100 106 06 3.6%.6% participates in each activity. Outdoor Recreation Findings MPIs for City residents show market potential is OUTDOOR National city MPI as% RECREATION Averse as a of greater than the US average in almost every activity g Whole population that can be offered by the Parks and Recreation Archery 100 96 2.5% Department. The only activities based on MPI that Backpacking 100 107 3.8% were slightly below that of the US average are: Bicycling 100 116 4.4% Mountain Softball (96), Archery (96), and Fresh Water Fishing Bicycling(Road) 100 112 10.6% (94) Boating(Power) 100 117 5.5% Canoeing/Kayaking 100 110 7.4% Fishing(Fresh 100 94 9.8% Water Fishing(Salt 100 119 4.6% Water Hiking 100 118 15.0% Horseback Riding 100 106 2.4% Target Shooting 100 101 5.0% VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 90 +,, �- Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Recreational Trends Key Findings National Participatory Trends National participatory trends are promising for the City, as many of the activities in sports and fitness aligned with core offerings are trending positively in recent years. Despite the facility closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic,in general, people are recreating more and the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is on the rise.The City must continue to provide active recreation opportunities and seek out new, trending activities that will pique interest and meet the demand for parks, facilities, and recreation programs among City residents for many years to come. Local Participatory Trends Local recreation trends show above average participation across most categories assessed, with only 3 of the 29 tracked activities having MPI scores below the national average. ... Kayakers at Stumpy Lake Natural Area VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 91 -�... Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 4.3 BENCHMARK ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION The Consulting Team identified metrics to be benchmarked against comparable Parks and Recreation systems.The complexity in this analysis was ensuring direct comparison through a methodology of statistics and ratios in order to provide objective information that is relevant and accurate,as best as possible. It must be noted that the benchmark analysis is only an indicator based on the information provided. The information sought was a combination of metrics based on jurisdiction size and park inventories. The attributes considered for selection in this benchmark study included: • Jurisdiction population size • Jurisdiction land area size • Parks and Recreation service delivery • Parks and Recreation funding Benchmark analysis incorporates a mix of systems that are similar based on population served. The benchmark includes the following agencies: Table 4.5 // Benchmark Agencies JurisdictionAgency State . Population Type Size(Sq.Mi.) per Sq.Mi. Colorado Springs CO City 478,961 196 2,444 Kansas City MO City 467,007 319 1,464 Loudoun County VA County 385,945 521 741 Plano TX City 285,494 72 3,965 Prince William County VA County 460,472 348 1,323 Raleigh NC City 467,665 148 3,168 Virginia Beach VA City 449,645 498 904 Due to difference in how each system collects,maintains,and reports data,variances exist.These variations have an impact on the per capita and percentage allocations;hence the overall comparison must be viewed with this in mind. The benchmark data collection for all systems was obtained in 2022. Population figures used for analysis reflect data from the 2020 US Census. While it is possible that there may have been changes or updates in the data provided, to ensure consistency only the original figures obtained at that time have been used in the benchmark.The goal is to evaluate how Virginia Beach's Parks and Recreation Department is positioned among peer agencies as it applies to the delivery of its parks system through data that offers a view of each system's park acreage,funding, and indoor facility inventory. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 92 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy COMPARISON OF TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS PARKSCORE Trust for Public Lands 2021 ParkScore Index The Trust for Public Land's (TPL) 2021 ParkScore index is the national gold-standard comparison of park systems across the 100 most populated cities in the United States. Published annually,the index measures park systems according to five categories: access, investment, amenities, acreage, and equity. The table below shows the ParkScore for each of the cities in the benchmark analysis. PLEASE NOTE: TPL does not provide an analysis of County Park and Recreation systems, and therefore, a ParkScore is not available for Loudoun County and Prince William County. Table 4.6 // Comparison of Trust for Public Lands ParkScore Ranking PublicTrustfor Agency State Jurisdiction Type Park Score Colorado Springs CO City 56 Kansas City MO City 20 Loudoun County VA County NA Plano TX City 15 Prince William County VA County NA Raleigh INC City 31 Virginia Beach VA City 40 As noted above, overall Virginia Beach's ParkScore ranks the system as the 40th best parks and recreation system among the top 100 most populated cities in the United States. When comparing Virginia Beach's ParkScore to the benchmark agencies, it ranks 4th,ahead of only Colorado Springs, Colorado. More detailed information regarding Virginia Beach's ParkScore can be found at the following weblink: https://www.tpl.org/city/virginia-beach-virginia. COMPARISON OF TOTAL PARK ACRES This section provides a general overview of each system within the benchmark analysis. The table below describes the total park acreage, total acres per 1,000 residents, and percentage of park acres of each agencies overall land mass. Total Park Acreage In total acres,the benchmark agencies range from 3,141 acres—29,818 acres.Virginia Beach ranks first out of the seven benchmark agencies in total park acreage and is well above the benchmark median of 11,478 total acres.PLEASE NOTE:Virginia Beach's total park acres includes 21,769 undeveloped/passive park acres provided by other service providers as well as 50%of the 1,248 acres provided by schools. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 93 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 4.7 // Comparison of Total Park Acreage Jurisdiction Public Total Acres per as Agency State Type Lands Park Park 000 percentage Score Acres Residents of overall lan, mass Colorado Springs CO City 56 16,173 33.8 13% Kansas City MO City 20 12,243 26.2 6% Loudoun County VA County NA 3,141 8.1 1% Plano TX City 15 3,867 13.5 8% Prince William County VA County NA 5,337 11.6 2% Raleigh NC City 31 9,764 20.9 10% Virginia Beach VA City 40 29,818 66.3 9% Total Park Acres per 1,000 Residents When comparing the benchmark agencies total park acres per 1,000 residents, Virginia Beach ranks first with 66.3 acres per 1,000 residents and is well above the benchmark median of 25.8 acres per 1,000 residents. PLEASE NOTE:Virginia Beach's total park acres includes 21,769 undeveloped/passive park acres provided by other service providers as well as 50%of the 1,248 acres provided by schools. Park Acres as a Percentage of Overall Land Mass When analyzing the total park acres provided to residents as a percentage of overall jurisdictional land mass,Virginia Beach ranks third with 9%and is above the benchmark median of 7%. PLEASE NOTE:Virginia Beach's total park acres includes 21,769 undeveloped/ passive park acres provided by other service providers as well as 50%of the 1,248 acres provided by schools. COMPARISON OF DEVELOPED PARK ACRES This section provides an analysis of the developed park acres for each benchmark agency. The table below describes the total park acreage,total developed park acres, number of residents per developed park acre and number of developed park acres per 1,000 residents. Table 4.8 // Comparison of Developed Park Acreage TotalTotal Total • Developed Agency Population Park Developed per Acres per Acres Acres Developed 1,000 Acre Residents Colorado Springs 478,961 16,173 9,094 52.7 18.99 Kansas City 467,007 12,243 3,623 128.9 7.76 Loudoun County 385,945 3,141 1,982 194.7 5.14 Plano 285,494 3,867 2,036 140.2 7.13 Prince William County 460,472 5,337 1,850 248.9 4.02 Raleigh 467,665 9,764 8,794 53.2 18.80 Virginia Beach 449,645 29,818 5,772 77.9 12.84 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 94 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Total Developed Park Acreages In developed acres, the benchmark agencies range from 1,850 acres - 9,094 acres. Virginia Beach ranks third out of the seven benchmark agencies in total developed park acreage with 5,772 acres and is above the benchmark median of 4,736 developed acres. PLEASE NOTE:Virginia Beach's total developed park acres includes 50%of the 1,248 acres provided by schools. Total Residents per Developed Acre In total residents per developed acre,the benchmark agencies range from 52.7 residents per acre-248.9 residents per acre. Virginia Beach ranks third out of the seven benchmark agencies in residents per developed park acre (77.9) and is above the benchmark median of 128.1 residents per developed acre. PLEASE NOTE:Virginia Beach's total developed park acres includes 50%of the 1,248 acres provided by schools. Level of Service - Developed Park Acres When comparing a population based level of service for developed park acreage, there is a wide range of coverage among the benchmark agencies, from 4.02 to 18.99 acres per 1,000 residents. Virginia Beach's 12.84 acres per 1,000 residents ranks third and is above the benchmark median (10.67 acres per 1,000). PLEASE NOTE: Virginia Beach's total developed park acres includes 50% of the 1,248 acres provided by schools. COMPARISON OF UNDEVELOPED/PASSIVE PARK ACRES This section provides an analysis of the undeveloped/passive park acres for each benchmark agency. The table below describes the total park acreage, total undeveloped/passive park acres, and undeveloped/passive park acres as a percentage of each system's total park acreage. Table 4.9 // Comparison of Undeveloped/Passive Park Acres Undeveloped/Passive Park Agency Population Total Undeveloped/ Acres as a Percentage of Acres Passive Park Total Acres Acres Colorado Springs 478,961 16,173 7,079 44% Kansas City 467,007 12,243 8,620 70% Loudoun County 385,945 3,141 1,159 37% Plano 285,494 3,867 1,831 47% Prince William County 460,472 5,337 4,813 90% Raleigh 467,665 9,764 970 10% Virginia Beach 449,645 29,818 24,046 81% Undeveloped/Passive Park Acreage When comparing undeveloped/passive park acres,the benchmark agencies range from 970 acres-24,046 acres. Virginia Beach ranks first out of the seven benchmark agencies in total undeveloped/passive park acreage(23,422) but ranks second in percentage of nature parks acreage(81%).Virginia Beach's#1 ranking aligns with the high priority that the community places on natural areas and open space. The benchmark median for undeveloped/passive park acres as percentage of total park acres is 54%. PLEASE NOTE:Virginia Beach's total undeveloped/passive park acres includes 21,769 acres provided by other service providers. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 95 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy COMPARISON OF INDOOR FACILITIES This section provides a general overview of the indoor facilities available to residents as provided by the benchmark agencies.The table below describes the total number of facilities and level of service(total per 75,000 residents for each agency). PLEASE NOTE:The development of indoor facilities in Virginia Beach is based on a regional planning model that places an emphasis on larger facilities that, in turn, serve a larger geographical area. Some of the benchmark agencies provide a greater quantity of facilities,as noted in the chart below, but many of these facilities are smaller and based on a neighborhood planning model. Table 4.10 // Comparison of Indoor Facilities Total Agency Population Planning Model Indoor 000 Residents Colorado Springs 478,961 Regional 8 1.25 Kansas City 467,007 Regional 10 1.61 Loudoun County 385,945 Neighborhood/Regional 17 3.30 Plano 285,494 Neighborhood/Regional 9 2.36 Prince William County 460,472 Regional 5 0.81 Raleigh 467,665 Neighborhood 28 4.49 Virginia Beach 449,645 Regional 7 1.17 Indoor Facility Inventory The benchmark agencies range from 5 facilities—28 facilities.Of the agencies that operate under a regional planning model for indoor facilities, Virginia Beach ranks third out of the four benchmark agencies in total number of facilities(7)but is in-line with the benchmark median of 7 indoor facilities.Given the high priority placed on large facilities, as well as, indoor recreation programs and space by the community, Virginia Beach should consider further investment in indoor recreation centers. Level of Service — Indoor Facilities When comparing a population based level of service for indoor facilities,there is a wide range of coverage among the benchmark agencies, from 0.81 to 4.49 facilities per 75,000 residents. Of the agencies that operate under a regional planning model for indoor facilities, Virginia Beach ranks third out of the four benchmark agencies in number of facilities per 75,000 residents (1.17) but is in-line with the benchmark median of 1.25 indoor facilities per 75,000 residents. Given the high priority placed on large facilities, as well as indoor recreation programs and space by the community, Virginia Beach should consider further investment in indoor recreation centers. ., VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 96 } %1% Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy FUNDING THE PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM This section provides a general overview of the funding appropriated to operate and develop the parks and recreation systems of the benchmark agencies.The table below describes the annual operational per capita and the projected capital improvement budget for the next five years. Table 4.11 // Comparison of Park and Recreation Funding Annual Capital Agency State Jurisdiction Population Operational . • Type Budget Per years (in Capita Spending millions) Colorado Springs CO City 478,961 $92 $40 Kansas City MO City 467,007 $127 $57 Loudoun County VA County 385,945 $88 $233 Plano TX City 285,494 $106 $182 Prince William County VA County 460,472 $89 $66 Raleigh NC City 467,665 $117 $44 Virginia Beach VA City 449,645 $109 $67 Annual Operational Budget per Capita Spending The annual operational budget per capita spending of the benchmark agencies ranges from $88 per capita to$127 per capita.Virginia Beach ranks fourth out of the seven benchmark agencies in operational budget per capita spending ($109) and is slightly above the benchmark median of$104 per capita. It should be noted that nearly$25 million of the Department's budget is allocated for non parks and recreation costs: debt service, capital projects/CIP, and maintenance of non-park properites including roadways and municipal buildings. With this perspective,Virginia Beach's capital budget for the next five years drops to $42 million, or$93 per capita. Projected Capital Improvement Budget — Next 5 Years When comparing the projected capital improvement budget for the next five years, there is a wide range of expected spending among the benchmark agencies,from$40MM to$233MM.Virginia Beach ranks third out of the seven benchmark agencies in projected capital improvement spending for the next five years ($67MM) and is below the benchmark median of$98MM. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 97 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 4.4 STAKEHOLDER INPUT One of the key steps in a needs assessment is to gather feedback from interested parties, including park staff, leadership,and community stakeholders.This input provides a baseline of sentiment as well as inside perspective on the diverse offerings and operation of the Parks Department. When this input is compared against participation, usage and demographic statistics, a holistic view emerges showing needs, shortfalls, and priorities related to the parks system. For this evaluation, stakeholder input consisted of a staff workshop in July 2021, meeting with the Parks Commission, and interviews with key stakeholders in Virginia Beach. The comments received during this process can be organized into four categories:Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,and Threats. STRENGTHS • Design standards and consistency • After School program • Rec Centers • Partnership with schools • Dedicated funds (primarily for Rec Centers) • History of strong support • CAPRA accredited (20 years) • Quantity of park sites and diversity of programs and services • Leadership and communication • Professional staff • Maintenance and aesthetic • Forecasting trends and addressing needs WEAKNESSES • Budget limitations. • Parks lacking diversity of amenities and many"mainstream" P&R amenities. • Historical focus on Rec Centers, perhaps to the detriment of parks. • There is a staffing shortage and a need to recruit more staff. • Restrictive policies (commercial use, special events, program scheduling,alcohol). • Keeping up with life cycle improvements of facilities; obsolescence; playground replacement. • Funding gap between allocation and maintenance requirements. • Communicating with the public the reasons behind park decisions. • Un-and Under-developed parks. • Gaps in service of geographical park access. • Lack of shade at park sites. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 98 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy OPPORTUNITIES • The park system is land rich. • Integration of stormwater into park projects and potential to tap into alternative funding streams (TMDL, storage, wetland banking). • Partnerships, including inter-departmental and public-private • 40 Undeveloped park sites and over 100 under-developed parks. • Renewed appreciation for parks (due to Covid-19). • American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding potential. • Equitable park access across neighborhoods. • Less restrictive, more open management policies regarding commercial use, special events, program scheduling, and alcohol,would expand opportunities for service, events,and revenue. • Achieve higher level of maintenance on park properties. • Increase public awareness of park system, programs, and events. • Integrated trail system for walking and multi-use trails,for recreation and active transportation. • Upgrade older rec centers. THREATS • The potential for parkland to be dedicated to stormwater projects. • Politics. • Competing funding priorities, especially capital funding/projects. • Lack of awareness/understanding. • Complacency with current LOS and amenities. • Tourism/tourists vs local needs. • Aging infrastructure. • Future development. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION gg Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 4.5 EXISTING LEVEL OF SERVICE Parks and recreation per capita Level of Service (LOS) standards help to define the appropriate number of amenities needed to serve the population to ensure demands are met now and in the future. Standards can and will change over time, as population grows, demographics shift, and recreation trends evolve. It is important to periodically reevaluate LOS to determine if the Department's actions have been meeting the standards and if the LOS should be revised to meet changing conditions. The LOS evaluation measures the current per capita service levels against the recommended LOS levels to see where standards are met and shortfalls may exist.The traditional method to communicate LOS is as a unit of recreation needed per unit of population. For example, one standard of service might be 1 playground per 2,000 people. This section of the report evaluates current service levels for park acreage and amenities against the recommended LOS standard. Industry best practices have shifted away from national LOS benchmarks to customized standards to meet each locality's context and user needs. The recommended LOS will be used to evaluate current needs and projected future needs based on forecasted population change. Factors used to determine a customized LOS include: • Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan, 2008 and 2016 • National Recreation and Park Associate(NRPA)guidelines • National and regional recreation trends • City demographics and projections • National benchmarking of peer agencies • Community and stakeholder input including the 2021 statistically valid survey • Expectations and practices in Virginia Beach park and service delivery The LOS standards assessment results should be coupled with conventional wisdom and judgement as well as other methods of service equity evaluation when making recreation planning decisions.The service level analysis reveals gaps and surpluses in parks and amenities, offering valuable insight, but is just one of the factors related to park and facility planning. Surplus assets should always be reviewed through the lens of actual use,equity, and need. This evaluation considers per capita service levels of Virginia Beach as a whole and in each of the ten Council Districts. Variation is expected between the levels of service in the different districts due to historic development patterns, land ownership, and governmental operations. Understanding the distribution of services through the city creates opportunities for addressing equitable recreation access. CURRENT LEVEL OF SERVICE FINDINGS The existing parkland and amenity level of service was calculated based on current inventory lists provided by the Department and compared to the 2021 Virginia Beach population of 449,645 (U.S. Census Bureau, ESRI, 2021).The LOS evaluation also considers needs of the population of Virginia Beach in 2036,estimated to be 475,072 (ESRI, 2021), to identify potential future shortfalls. Some of the future need will be met by the construction of proposed parks and expansion of existing, but the City must also begin planning for additional facilities. The LOS includes the parkland and facilities provided by Parks & Rec, schools with neighborhood park level amenities, and sites provided by other public entities, including the City's shared VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 100 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy use path system, state parks, and federal preserves. Undeveloped and proposed future park sites and facilities were not included in the evaluation, because they are not currently open for recreational use. Elementary and middle schools with neighborhood park type amenities(e.g. playground, basketball court, tennis court,track)were included in the neighborhood park inventory.This reflects the sites being publicly- funded and serving as resources to the surrounding community. The acreage of school sites and school amenities was factored at a reduced percentage of SO%to account for school hours of operation. Park Acreage Per Capita LOS This report evaluates the total park land available,as well as the types of park acreage.The 'Existing Service Levels' section of Table 4.12 shows the entire city's park acreage service levels per 1,000 people. The current and proposed 2021 service levels are shown,with an evaluation of if the proposed standard is met in 2021 and will be met in 2036, based on current inventory. Park types with significant acreage shortfalls across the city are highlighted yellow. Refer to Appendix F for the service levels of each Council District. Table 4.12 // Virginia Beach 2021 Existing Level of Service - Park Acreage 2021 Standards r21 Inventory' Existing Service Levels 2021 Standards Meets 2021 Service Levels Standard/ Shortfall/ City School Other Total (pop.449,645) Proposed Standards Shortfall Surplus TYPE Inventor Inventor Inventor Inventor Exists Parks acres Local Park 633.9 623.8 1,257,70 2.80 acres er 1,000 3.00per 1,000 Shortfall -91 Acre(s) acres CityWde Park 1,001.9 1,001.90 2.23 acres er 1,000 5.00per 1,000 Shortfall -1,246 Acre(s) acres Special Use 2,1142 2.11420 4.70 acres er 1,000 2.00per 1,000 Meets Standard 1,215 Acre(s) of total park of total park Natural Areas 2,021.9 21,769.0 23,790.90 84% acreage 40% acreage Meets Standard 12,525 Acre(s) of total city park of total city 'Natural Areas'(city owned only) 2,021.9 2,021,90 1 35% acreage 40% 1 park acreage Shortfall 1 -287 1 Acre(s) Active Parkland Acreage 3,750.0 623.8 0.0 4,373.8 9.73 acres per 1,000 10.00 acres 1,000 -123 Acre(s) (Local,City-wde,Special Use) per Shortfall Total Parkland Acreage 5.771.9 623.8 21.769.0 28.164.7 62.64 acres per 1,000 no standard no standard VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 4.12 // Virginia Beach 2021 Existing Level of Service - Park Acreage 2036 Standards 2021 Inventory' Existing Service Levels 2036 Standards ... 475,072) Meets 2021 Service Levels proposed Standards Standard) Shortfall/Surplus city School Other Total (Pop.449,645) Shortfall Exists TYPE Inventor Inventor Inventor Inventor Parks acres Local Park 633.9 623.8 1,257.70 2.80 acres er 1 000 3.00 er 1,000 Shortfall -168 Acre(s) acres City Wide Park 1,001.9 1,001.90 2.23 acres er 1 000 5,00 per 1,000 Shortfall -1 373 Acre(s) acres Meets Special Use 2,114.2 2,114.20 4.70 acres er 1,000 2,00 per 1,000 Standard 1,164 Acre(s) of total park of total park Meets Natural Areas 2,021.9 21,769.0 23,790.90 84% acreage 40% acreage Standard 12,525 Acre(s) 'Natural Areas'(city of total city park of total city park owned only) 2,021.9 2,02,90 35% acreage 40% acreage Shortfall -287 Acres Active Parkland Acreage(Local, 3,750.0 623.8 0.0 4,373.8 9.73 acres 1,000 Acre(.) er , Useres p ce ShortfalICity-Wide,Special Total Parkland acres Acreage 5,771.9 623.8 21,769.0 28,164.7 62.64 per 1,000 no standard no standard Note: 1. The Level of Service Evaluation considers publicly available open space only. Private clubs, HOA, military facilities, and other non-publicly available land and facilities are not included in this evaluation. Note:5. Stumpy Lake Natural Area is considered a "Special Use"park in the current inventory, but functions as a conservation area. For that reason, this 1119.5 acre facility is categorized as a Natural Area in the LOS evaluation. The proposed park acreage LOS bring the department's service goals more in line with national standards, the city's current offerings, and the needs of the citizens. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 102 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Figure 4.11 // Table 4.13 // Current and Proposed Park Acerage LOS Council Districts with Park Acreage CurrentProposed • .,. ., Shortfalls in 2021 Designations �'� Park _ � *shaded=shortfall Neighborhood Park 2 ac./1,000 ppl local Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl y Town Green N/A Local Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl 4 s 6 Urban Plaza N/A Local Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl 3 School Park 1 ac./1,000 ppl Local Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl 7 io s Signature Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl City-Wide Park 5 ac./1,000 ppl Metro Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl City-Wide Park 5 ac./1,000 ppl Community Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl City-Wide Park 5 ac./1,000 ppl Special Use 1 ac./1,000 ppl Special-Use 2 ac./1,000 ppl 2 Park 1 ac./1,000 ppl Special-Use Linear Park/Linkage z ac./1,00o ppl Park Eco-Garden N/A Special-Use 2 ac./1,000 ppl Park Total Park Acreage Shortfalls Natural Resource Area 1 ac./1,000 ppl Natural Area N/A Open Space 1 ac./1,000 ppl Natural Area N/A Preservation Area v s Total 16 ac/1,000 ppl 10 ac./ e 1,000 PPI 3 Analysis Highlights 7 to s • The current total LOS acreage of active parks (local, City-Wide, and special use) in Virginia Beach is 9.73 acres per 1,000 people. This is slightly below the recommended level of 10 acres per 1,000 people.An additional 123 acres are needed to meet this standard 2 in 2021 and 377 acres by 2036 (average of 31 acres/year necessary to meet recommended acreage by 2036). • The current total LOS acreage of all parks, city, state,and federal, is 62.64 acres per 1,000 people. Local Park Acreage Shortfalls • There is a slight shortfall of Local Park acreage across the city,with an additional 91 acres necessary to achieve the LOS of 3 acres per 1,000 people in 2021. 168 acres will be needed to meet the 9 8 6 standards in 2036. • There is a significant shortfall of City-Wide Park acreage in Virginia � 3 Beach, with an additional 1,246 acres needed to reach the 7 10 5 standard of 5 acres per 1,000 people in 2021. This shortfall rises to 1,373 acres in 2036. • Special Use sites contribute significantly to the overall park LOS. 2 Over a third of VBPR developed parkland is a Special-Use site.The existing LOS of 4.70 acres per 1,000 people exceeds the recommended standard of 2 acres per 1,000 people by 1,215 acres. Special-Use sites center around unique features and opportunistic purchases, so it is not recommended that the City City-Wide Park Acreage Shortfalls divest itself of these parklands. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 103 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy • 84% of all park land within the city is natural area, exceeding the recommended standard of 40%. State and Federal Land is the primary contributor to the acreage, offering recreational and environmental services to the City. 35% of all city-owned parkland is natural area, falling short of the recommended standard of 40%. Based on current total park acreage, the City should acquire an additional 287 acres of natural area. • Active park land is unevenly distributed through the City. The recommended level is 10 acres per 1,000 people,and the following districts have less: District 1(4.64 acres per 1,000 people), District 4 (2.51 acres per 1,000 people), District 6 (5.S1 acres per 1,000), District 8 (5.78 acres per 1,000 people), District 9(3.42 acres per 1,000 people), and District 10(3.29 acres per 1,000 people). • Most districts meet or are within 20 acres of the recommended LOS for Local Parks,which is 3 acres per 1,000 people. District 4 has a shortfall of 56 acres(currently 1.7 acres per 1,000 people),District 6 has a shortfall of 60 acres (currently 1.66 acres per 1,000 people), District 9 has a shortfall of 49 acres (currently 1.59 acres per 1,000 people), and District 10 has a shortfall of 47 acres(currently 1.97 acres per 1,000 people). • Every Council District,except for District 2, has a shortfall of City-Wide type parks.The existing LOS in districts with shortfalls range from 0.68 acres per 1,000 people (District 10) to 3.58 acres per 1,000 people (District 3).The recommended level is 5 acres per 1,000 people. • The City may be able to address shortfalls in acreage and park type in 2021 and through 2036 by developing and opening to the public un and under-developed park land. Further recommendations will examine where existing sites overlap shortfalls in need. Park Amenity Per Capita LOS The City offers a diverse set of amenities to the public through the City park system, school facilities, and other public entities. The inventory includes park-type amenities, like playgrounds and hard courts, at elementary and middle schools. Use of school facilities by the public is restricted by school hours so only half of the total amenities were counted. The park amenities service levels of the city overall are shown in Table 4.14. Refer to Appendix F for the service levels of each Council District. Recommended levels of service for amenities are based on public need, benchmark park and recreation departments, City goals, and market and demographic trends. The evaluation notes where standards are met and shortfalls exist in 2021 and for the projected population in 2036, with significant City-Wide shortfalls highlighted yellow. Any comparison between districts of shortfalls should focus on local-level amenities, like local parks,trails, playgrounds, or picnic shelters. Analysis Highlights • There is variation of service levels between the Council Districts,one factor of which is the location of state and federally owned recreation amenities. • School amenities provide an equalizing force for the service levels of standard park amenity types (e.g. playgrounds, basketball courts, ball diamonds, sports fields) across districts. • The amenities currently offered by the City with the highest degree of shortfalls City-Wide in 2021 are paved trails,soft-surface trails, playgrounds, large picnic shelters, and basketball courts. • The City will need to add amenities to the park system to meet 2036 standards for most outdoor park amenities,except golf courses and event stages • This report recommends adding several new amenity types to Virginia Beach's park offerings, including splash pads, cricket fields, archery ranges, community gardens, nature centers, and outdoor pools. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 104 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 4.14 // Virginia Beach 2021 Existing Level of Service -Amenities 2021 Inventory' Existing Service Levels 2021 Standards 2036 Standards ... 475,072) Meets Meets TYPE City School Other Total 2021 Service Levels Standard/ Standard/ Inventor Invento Invento Invento Proposed Standards ShoMall/Surplus Shortfall/Surplus y ry ry ry (pop.449,645) Shortfall ShoMall Exists Exists Parks Local Park 633.9 623.8 1.25770 2.80 acres per 1,000 3.00 acres per 1,000 Shortfall -94 Acre(s) Shortfall -168 Acre(s) City Wide Park 1,001.9 1,00190 2,23 acres per 1.000 5.00 acres per 1,000 Shortfall -1,246 Acre(s) Shortfall 1373 Acre(s) Special Use 2,114.2 2.11420 4.70 acres per 1,000 2.00 acres per 1,000 Meets Standard 1,215 Acre(s) Meets Standard 1,164 Acre(s) Natural Areas 2,021 9 21.769.0 23,790.90 84% of total park acreage 40% of total park acreage Meets Standard 12,525 Acre(s) Meets Standard 12,52 Acre(s) 'Natural Areas'(dry of total city park of total city park owned only) 2,021.9 2,021.90 35% acreage 40� acreage Shortfall -287 Acre(s) Shortfall -287 Acre(s) Active Parkland Acreage(Local,City- 3,750.0 623.8 0.0 4,373.8 9.73 aPets 1,000 10.00 ac7,rt,000 Shortfall -123 Acre(s) Shortfall -377 Acre(a) Wide,Special Use) Total Parkland Acreage 5,771.9 623.8 21,769.0 28,164.7 62.64 acrfs 1,000 no standard no standard no standard pe Amenities Basketball 64 37.5 101 5 1 site per 4,430 1 site per 4,000 Shortfall -11 Sites Shortfall -17 Sites Basketball(half court) 3 3 1 site per 149,882 1 site per 1500,00 Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites Boat Ramp 5 2 7 1 site per 64,235 1 site per 40,000 Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites Canoe/Kayak Launch 13 3 16 1 site per 28,103 1 site per 20,000 Shortfall -6 Sites Shortfall -8 Sites Diamond Field 79 48 127 1 site per 3,541 1 site per 3,500 Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -9 Sites Dog Park 5 5 1 site per 89,929 1 site per 50,000 Shortfall -4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites Field Hockey 2 2 1 site per 224,823 1 site per 2200,00 Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites Fishing Piers 4 2 6 1 site per 74,941 1 site per 40,000 Shortfall -5 Sites Shortfall -6 Sites Golf Course' S 5 1 site per 89,929 1 site per 150 l Meets Standard 2 Sites Meets Standard 2 Sit. Outdoor Fitness 3 3 1 site per 149,882 1 site per 10000 Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites Outdoor Stage 4 4 1 site per 112,411 1 site per 120,00 Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites Paved Trails(miles) 20.8 81.6 1024 1 mile per 4,391 1 mile per 3,000 Shortfall -47 Miles Shortfall -56 Miles Pickleball' 6 0.5 6.5 1 site per 69,176 1 site per 15,000 Shortfall 13 Sites Shortfall -25 Sites r, VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 105 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Playground 173 33.5 1 207.5 1 site per 2,167 1 site per 2,000 Shortfall -11 Sites Shortfall -30 Sites Pump Track 1 i 1 site per 449,645 1 site per "00'00 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites Rectangular Feld 12 13 25 1 site per 17,986 1 site per 12,000 Shortfall -12 Sites Shortfall -15 Sites Shehers(large) 37 1 38 1 site per 11,833 1 site per 9,000 Shortfall -12 Sites Shortfall -15 Sites Shelters(small) 197 1 198 1 site per 2,271 1 site per 2,250 Shortfall -2 sit. Shortfall -13 Sites Skate Park 3 3 1 site per 149,882 1 site per 100,00 Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites Skate Spot 1 1 1 site per 449,645 1 site per 50,000 Shortfall -8 Sites Shortfall -9 Sites Soccer° 1 1 1 site per 449,645 1 site per 18,000 Shortfall -24 Sites Shortfall -25 Sites Soft Trails(miles) 10 27 37 1 mile per 12,153 1 mile per 6,000 Shortfall -38 Miles Shortfall -42 Miles Tennis 43 14 57 1 site per 7,889 1 site per 8,000 Meets Standard 1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites Ting Pickleball dual striping 12 0.5 12.5 1 site per 35,972 1 site per 36,000 Meets Standard 0 Sites Shortfall -1 Sites Volleyball 6 6 1 site per 74,941 1 site per 75,000 Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites Nature Center 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 25000 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites Cricket Field 0 1 site 500,00 site per 0 1 per 0 Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -1 sites Archery Range 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 2000,00 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sit" Community Gardens 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 1000,00 Shortfall 4 sit. Shortfall -5 Shea Outdoor Pools 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 2000'00 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites Splash Playground 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 50,000 Shortfall -9 Sites I Shortfall -10 Sites Notes: 1.The Level of Service Evaluation considers publicly available open space only.Private clubs,HOA,military facilities,and other non-publicly available land and facilities are not included in this evaluation. 2.Bow Creek Golf Course will be converted to a stormwater storage facility with a variety of recreational amenities.Referendum funding for the approved project was passed in Nov.2021. 3.The Owl Creek Tennis Center(25 pickleball courts)is operated by an outside vendor and court play fees are required.As such,these courts are not included in the LOS evaluation 4.The Hampton Road Soccer Complex(24 soccer fields)is operated by an outside vendor and field use fees are required.As such,these fields are not included in the LOS evaluation. 5.Stumpy Lake Natural Area is considered a"Special Use"park in the current inventory,but functions as a conservation area.For that reason,this 1119.5 acre facility is categorized as a Nature Area in the LOS evaluation. Significant shortfalls are highlighted. Note:A fraction of a shortfall on this table<-0.5 is not counted as a shortfall and will appear as Meets Standard.A district may have zero of amenity type but still appear Meeting Standard due to a fraction of a shortfall. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 106 %"+ Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Current Park Access Level of Service Another method to evaluate park service levels is to map service radii to identify "gaps" or inequities in access to particular park types.A service area radius is the maximum distance that a person can be expected to travel to reach a park and is indicated in miles. Larger parks with more amenities tend to attract people from farther distances and therefore have a distance. Below is a listing of service distance used for this plan: • Local parks:%mile distance, 10-minute walk • City-Wide parks:, 10-minute drive Special-Use parks and Natural Areas are unique place-based or destination facilities and do not have a service radius associated with them. All elementary and middle schools are included in the local park facility mapping. They offer neighborhood park style amenities like playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, and open play areas. Please note, access to school sites is restricted based on school operating schedules, weekly and seasonally. Later sections of the report evaluate the walk and drive time service areas of the park, which refines the understanding of recreational access. Refer to the maps on the following pages for the park service areas overlayed on population density maps. Population density was mapped using data from the 2019 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Analysis Highlights • Local parks,including school parks,offer significant level of service(LOS)coverage to Virginia Beach north of the Green Line, which is the most densely populated portion of the City. • Gaps in Local park LOS coverage occur in pockets, rather than broad regions. • Some densely populated areas of Virginia Beach are outside of the Local park yz-mile LOS radius, including the Virginia Beach Blvd. corridor between Newtown Road and Independence Boulevard, the Rt. 58 Laskin Road corridor between North Great Neck Road and North Birdneck Road, the Independence Road corridor between Holland Road and Salem Road, and the Regent University area. • Some areas that appear to have gaps in LOS are neighborhoods served by private facilities, like the Cypress Point County Club community and Kempsville Lake community. Consideration of the context beyond what is shown in the service mapping should be a factor when making park investment decisions. • City-Wide parks provide even coverage for most of Virginia Beach north of the Green Line, which is the mostly densely populated area.The Green Line is an urban-growth boundary,to concentrate development to the north part of the city and protect its agricultural land to the south. • There is limited LOS of City-Wide parks south of the Green Line. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 107 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.1 // Park Access Level of Service Mapping - Local Parks 10-min Walk Access Level of Service 10-minute Walk Time Local Park Access Points School Park Access Points Areas within 10-minute walk to Local Park 10- First Landing Stale Fark Areas within 10-minute walk to School Park « Areas HOI within 10 min walk to Locol/School Park jr f)ISTtt40 - -_ L'o,r'e!5 to rlede,t tar:� _ss{'lo cros:ir ni Js i'f4 i ' w // . o f • ~J i H oam ireckannex a } rS n h 1 r tr get is Rgl LEGEND Virginia Beach Parks f Virginia Bench Natural Areas&Preserves ,- ).Other Local Parks&Preserves ng Rived 1*64 s'n' State Parks&Preserves State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges ..gs .. t1'Limits C::7 City Q City Council District,. �f �'�--+ Sioh'Pa,k K-12 Public School L` Roads �«Virginia Beach Green Line 111111111 US Military Properties Water Bodies N VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 108 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.2 // Park Access Level of Service Mapping - City-Wide Parks, 10-min Drive f Access Level of Service 10-minute Drive Time • City Park Access Points)Selected) Areas within 10-min Drive to City Park �- " • =t<�r ,�1.� Areas NOT within 10-minute Drive to City Park ;� Ddstrlct 9 t� - N i' 1 District: 1` jDv +' t District cf - -^�JL— f - r- strict 3 1` $ MR Came Pendreton OC—C•Dnm NCCR Anna. t� i District 10 . e� District 50 t`u 'Di } us 1 l nfermi!be \\ 2 �tt4'Sa�?ea1':e a,- LEGEND =Virginia Beach Parks Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other local Parks&Preserves North landing C.or State Naiyrai 4Fea ta State Parks&Preserves ,. - erVe . State&Notional Wildlife Areas&Refugcs C.7 City Limits ruke Cope r--j City Council Districts state P-k K-12 Pvbtic Schoors _ Roads .�..Virginia Beach Green line US Military Properties Water Bodies ` —� 2 .1 Stik;s N =Z mre3 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 109 4 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 10-Minute Walk Initiative The 2008 Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan established a goal to provide every resident with park space within a 10-minute walk, which is approximately half a mile. This goal is shared by large park systems throughout the nation and is tracked annually as a benchmark measure by the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a U.S. nonprofit organization that facilitates and funds the creation of parks and protected lands for people. In 2016 the national median score for the percentage of residents that have park space within a 10-minute walk was 67.7%while Virginia Beach's score was 58% (The Trust for Public Land, 2021). In the following 4 years, the City increased the percentage of access to 62% in 2020. This calculation includes parks, public beaches, and schools, the standards measurements for TPL. Virginia Beach considers paved trails as recreational features, and with this amenity included, the 2020 percentage of access in Virginia Beach increases to 67%. The following series of maps shows the 10-minute walkability coverage based on a series of recreational opportunities including city parks, school parks, water access points, and shared use paths.The inventory is based on publicly available information and the walk time is based on a nationwide walkable road network dataset provided by Esri, a geographical information system (GIS) geospatial analytics source.The analysis identifies physical barriers such as highways, train tracks, and rivers without bridges, and chooses routes without barriers. Full-size maps are included in the Appendix G. Analysis Highlights • The inclusion of schools, beaches, water access, and trails significantly increases the walkability access to recreational features within the City. Multi-use trails provide recreational access to an additional 5%of the population that would otherwise not have any access. • The most densely populated portion of the City, which correlates with above the Green Line, has significant availability of parks within a 10-minute walk. The rural southern half of the City is extremely limited in walkability. This is consistent with the rural character, limited to non-existent pedestrian infrastructure, and dispersed population patterns. • Many of the areas with parkland deficits are neighborhoods originally constructed without integrated park systems. Providing recreational trail connections could be an opportunity to retrofit park space into built up areas and link residents to additional park spaces. • More support for this section can be found within the Active Transportation Plan Chapter 4 Implementation Performance Measures, pages 71& 72. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 110 i Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.3 // Park Access Mapping - 10-Minute Walk Time Assessment (City Park and School Parks) Access Level of Service fort S>ary minute Walk Time • City Park Access Points Areas within 10-minute walk to City Pork IM Areas NOT within 10-minute walk to City Park j• yy� —Barriers to Pedestrian Access(No crossing) UISit)V 9 ' t i ♦ 15f17G!< sz t • u� �• � + r (jam! "may� jt • .°` {i�'r' \1 t✓1 L • • s 42istr'tc1 3 t r tric •r • .vp>pccuna } i' j .. / ' ��J.�3S�fIG� ��} `•, � _ram * '�'�` y • lf£ � �ro �.• 1 41 ,. f us leer �t ft.t�r 1 Chesapeake 1 LEGEND • Y =Virginia Beach Perks €4, _ r r =Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves �«-rr ng Rive I .^ tk,-State Parks&Reserves State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges [:]City Limits rilse Cape Q City Council Districts st."le flail, Y K-12 Public Schools --_.Roads Virginia Beach Green Line US military Properties Water Bodies — ., N _ __.. .... VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 111 •� Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.4 // Park Access Mapping - 10-Minute Walk Time Assessment (City Parks,School Parks, and Water Access Points) Access Level of Service 10-minute Walk Time City Park+School Park+Water Access Points ter. Areas within 10-minute walk fo A!i City Parks J, `fir•„ /�• ---.- First landing + - fS i State park Areas NOT within 10-min walk to All City Parks i' - �,�!♦ t.. ----- Bame's fo Pee+_ t:on A_-ces!No cross:na! • i Air ♦. C�+SFr?G3•r 1 j"�.. f i NAs Uceano sMa coma aenAefon •� i ���• � NAS aceana•Dam N<ck Annex I • 7 _ t E 1 t 3q!r1c • •i �� •• " S t t t t 2 LEGEND Virginia Beach Parrs = >> Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves ! Other local Parks&Preserves North kondiog River ' T, Sint®N t�l di•a State Parks&Preserves State&rlaiional Wildlife Areas&Refuges < [:]City Limits Fo!s:r:.;:P.r [�City Council Mtricts •o-:•W,. Slate�' ak K-12 Public Schools Roads i -..-Virginia Beach C+een Line a US Militant Properties Water Bodieskg 4r1i1Bs t" . •�mti•5 �.:. ' VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 112 • . Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.5 // Park Access Mapping — 10-Minute Walk Time Assessment (City Parks,School Parks, Water Access Points, and Shared Use Paths) Access Level at Service 10-minute Walk lime City Park+•School Park+Water Access Points s Areas within.10-minute walk to All City Parks First Landing -----Existing Trails(Paved Shared Use Paths( �\ S':ate Park Areas within 10-minute walk to Trails Areas NOT within 10-min walk to j' 1 All City Parks/Trails t 8tract h -13 h •• +. � PAR Cam " tr?'$�T7�t•(A -�� �"r {, pPencnrton NAS O<eera-Dom Neck Annel AiA 5 r Ic '►d)1 rice + .` 41 E - t Ak e e le`+l 1 It Mr2 \ 1 LEGEND A Virginia Beach Parks \\ =Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves North Landing kiv.r t, State Nat 'Wol 4rea State Parks&Preserves '@ reeve State&National Wildlife Areas&P,efu�gc: C..]City Limits + False Cu#z� City Council Dstncts State Pork j Y.-12 Public Schools �• `. Roads --Virginia Beach Cxeen L,,.c- an US Military Proper'ies Water Bodies ., VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 113 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 4.6 EQUITY-BASED PARK SERVICE METRICS The role that parks can play in improving communities and the benefits to individuals who use parks is well documented','. Understanding how parks impact social equity across o city is a complex question however, yielding no easy answers. It involves analyzing a wide range of factors at a variety of scales, including the social and physical conditions of communities, the physical conditions and locations of parks, and the amount of funding for parks,among many other metrics.Often, knowledge of the historical legacy of racial and/or class-based discrimination and segregation is important for recognizing why current conditions exist. The following analyses compile a diverse set of data sources that provide a portrait of the social equity implications of parks within Virginia Beach. ACCESS EQUITY Where parks are located and the park size both have crucial implications for how they impact the surrounding community.Access Equity addresses the ability of citizens to reach and use park and recreation facilities and services. 10-Minute Walk or Drive to a Recreational Facility One of the standards that the Department has set is that 80%of residents live within a 10-minute drive or a 10-minute walk (1/2 mile) of a park or other recreational facility. There are many other dimensions of access equity,which are more fully explored in a future section of this report. Results Access Equity - Geographical analysis has shown that 98% of Virginia Beach citizens are within a 10-minute drive and 67% are within a 10 Achievement Metric minute walk of a park or similar facility. Refer to the maps in Appendix G.Tables 4.15 and 4.16 on the following page show the Goal: 80%Of residents within percentage of residents in each district that are within a 10- 10-min. drive and 10-min. minute walk or drive to recreational features like a city park, walk to recreational facility. school park, beach or water access,or multi-use trail. Achievement: District 10 is the only district to meet the walkability goal of at 97% of residents within C% least 80% of residents being within a 10-minute walk of a park. District 2 has the lowest walkability percentage, with 51%. This min. drive, to a recreational is a rural district which explains the low level. The other districts facility. range from 56%(District 9) to 77%(District 8). There is room for 67% of residents within a 10 improvement to meet the walkability goals in almost every min walk of a recreational district. facility 1 http://www.eastshorepark.org/benefits of parks%20tpl.pdf z https:Hcityparksalliance.org/about-us/why-city-parks-matter/ .. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 114 1■ Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 4.15 // Virginia Beach Residents within a 10 Minute Drive to a Park (City Parks, School Parks) Total City •.. -. Difference %Served 2020 Census) 2020 Census) .. City of VB 459,470 450,767 98% 800A 18% District 1 46,516 46,516 100% 80% 20% District 2 45,624 40,536 89% 80% 9% District 3 46,379 46,379 100% 80% 20% District 4 45,493 45,493 100% 80% 20% District 5 45,062 43,229 96% 80% 16% District 6 45,604 44,837 98% 80% 18% District 7 46,840 46,840 100% 80% 20% District 8 45,712 44,697 98% 80% 18% District 9 46,419 46,419 100% 80% 20% District 10 45,821 45,821 100% 80% 20% Table 4.16 // Virginia Beach Residents within a 10 Minute Walk to a Park (City Parks, School Parks, Water Access Points, Shared Use Paths) Total City Pop(ESRI, •.. Served (ESRI, %Served .. l Difference ,« w . „ifs � �,�.� �. _�Mom District 1 46,516 30,986 67% _ 80% -13% District 2 45,624 23,457 51% 80% -29% District 3 46,379 34,164 74% 80% -6% District 4 45,493 31,430 69% 80% -11% District 5 45,062 28,961 64% 80% -16% District 6 45,604 30,107 66% 80% -14% District 7 46,840 31,326 67% 80% -13% District 8 45,712 35,184 77% 80% -3% District 9 46,419 25,951 56% 80% -24% District 10 45,821 37,966 83% 80% 3% VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 115 1% Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Park Acreage Park acreage provides another lens in understanding the ability of citizens to access recreational opportunities. The population-based Level of Service assessment examines the quantity and type of park acreage available in the City through each District and sets standards for service.The following park acreage assessment examines that data geographically. Only City-owned park land was included in the following assessments. Full sized maps can be found in Appendix G. Total Park Acreage per Council District The total park acreage per Council District provides a baseline for understanding where parkland is located throughout the city.Although total park acreage in a certain area can be skewed by the presence of outliers (i.e. extremely large parks), it is still a valuable metric for determining how parkland is allocated across Virginia Beach, particularly because all Council Districts have a similar population. As seen in the list below, park acreage ranges widely between Council Districts. Map 4.6 shows the total park acreage within each Council District, as does Table 4.17 below.The general range for total acreage is 734 acres (District 5) to 52 acres (District 4). Districts 7 and 2 are outliers, both including large natural areas,golf courses,and/or athletic complexes, which affects the final results. Average Park Size per Council District The average park size per Council District provides another way for understanding how parkland is allocated across the city. Average park size has implications for the type of park (local park vs. City-Wide park, etc.) that is likely to be represented and the accompanying range of facilities/amenities that could be located in the average park. Map 4.7 shows the average park size in each District,as does Table 4.18 below.The general range for park sizes is 19.9 acres(District 5)to 3. 7 acres(District 4). Districts 7 and 2 are outliers, both including very large contiguous conservation or natural areas,which affects the final results. Table 4.17 // Total Park Table 4.18 // Average Table 4.19 // Amount Acerage per Council Park Size per Council of Parkland as % of District (ranked highest to District (ranked highest to Council District Land lowest) lowest) (ranked highest to lowest) Total Park Average Park % Parkland of District Acres District Size District Total • 2 3,349 7 55.1 acres 7 20.49% 7 1,211 2 46.5 acres 3 6.63% 5 734 5 19.9 acres 2 6.13% 3 469 3 18.8 acres _ 5 4.53% 9 348 9 16.6 acres 9 3.83% 6 253 6 10.1 acres 1 2.75% 8 228 8 6.3 acres 8 2.54% 1 176 1 6.1 acres 6 2.49% 10 86 10 6.1 acres 10 2.11% 4 52 4 3.7 acres 4 1.04% `# VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 116 --�� Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Parkland as Percentage of Council District Land The percentage of land within each Council District that is parkland is a salient indicator of how well parks are serving a community, particularly because Council Districts vary in size, which affects population density. This calculation includes all City parks only, and does not include schools, and public park land by other entities (including state parks, conservation areas, etc). This calculation also excludes all bodies of water. Eliminating these ownership and surface types helps to evaulate the dedicated investment in park and recreation in each district. Map 4.8 shows the percentage of each Council District, as does Table 4.19 on the previous page. The general range for percentage is 6.63% (District 3) to 1.04% (District 4). District 7 is an outlier, with 20.49% of the total land area being parkland. Of note, the Stumpy Lake Natural Area within District 7 significantly affects that District's results. A X 441111 s .n �4p " u . e e c ° � b r m Visitors hiking Morshview Pork. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 1' Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.6 J/ Total Park Acreage per Council District Total Park Acreage(per District) 0-100 101 250 2S 1-500� `� first landing State Par .00 k ®501-10 ( 1 1.001-2,500 District 4 2.501+ District S { District t District 1 i 4 srA.c came real k.roo i ) � 5 i NAS Oceo a Dom Neck A-- pl3 tr7Ct 1:_: • LEGEND •Virginia Beach Parts Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other local Parrs&Preserves State Ports&Preserves State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges F-1 City limits City co.ncil fi.,istncts Y,12 Public Schools Roads -«Vrgir is Beach Green Line ON US Military Properties Water Bodies rt VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 118 -+-% Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.7 // Average Park Size per Council District —�� Average Park Size(Acres) First tr State Pork � ?0.1-25 } 25.1-50 District 9 Pdorfoi< District 8 DfStllCt 6 District 4 —Y District 3 District 1 fur SrWbyn t^""'4 -cmp Pendleton " 'rite Alpggry us*w,-... . District 10 � ' � District 5 •f-� Qam N ke Nuvarl nation T t us NOV F. r Chesaoecske LEGEND Virginia Beach Parks Virgin a Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Pre<_e-es "a State Parks&Preserves State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges [:]City;.imits 0 City Council Districts j K-12 Public Schools Roads ----Virginia Beach Green Line N&H!US Military Properties Water Bodies . a ... ,< �--.._. -•- -- -+ VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 119 -� Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.8 // Parkland as a Percentage of Total Land Acreage, per Council District Parkland as Percentage of Total r 1ED rp Voq -�--�.- � a ,a �-• ` rf Council District Area '^ _ IES Litile Creek ! , r 5.1 Pa 101Y First Landing ltp.l`T,-i5% State Park 15.1%-20% District 20.1%-2597. Norfolk District 8 ! District 6 District 4 District 3 NAS Oceona SMF Cam District i � :d:�;' pPend(efon NAS Oceona-Dom Neck Annex District 10 District 5 r • • us"v Eenire R District 2 Chesapeake LEGEND Virginia Beach Parks Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves +i Other Local Parks&Preserves North Landing River State Natural Area -max* State Parks&Preserves Preserve t State&Notionol Wildlife Areas&Refuges [.3 City Limits False Cape M City Council Districts State Park K-12 Public Schools Roads -»•Virginia Beach Green Line r US Military Properties Water Bodies § N o- ` VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 120 � -r Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy QUALITY EQUITY Quality Equity addresses the quality of recreational opportunities Quality Equity - available to the public, including upkeep and maintenance, attractiveness, and safety. One of the methods of evaluation for Achievement Metric equity in service is to examine the site conditions assessment scores. Map 4.9 displays grades for a sample of parks in each Goal: 90°/-o Or more Of the Council District, as tabulated by the consultant team. A full size Parks score 80% or higher copy of the map can be found in Appendix G and detailed On conditions assessment assessments of each site are in Appendix C. Additionally, an evaluations. aggregated score for each Council District is displayed, based on Achievement: the average(mean)of the parks scored in each district.The scores can also be seen in Table 4.20 below. 637o of parks scored 80% or Results higher* on conditions The Department has set a standard that 90%of parks should score assessment evaluations. 80% or higher on the conditions assessment evaluation. A *based on a 2022 sampling sampling of 40 park sites were evaluated using equity-based assessment of 40 parks located criteria, and 25 sites, or 62.5%, scored 80% or higher for their across the City. quality. The average condition score for parks in six Council Districts was 80% or higher, meeting the standard. The average condition score for the other four Council Districts are within the Table 4.20 // Average Park 70%-79.9% range, indicating that parks in those districts are generally in good condition, with maybe a few sites needing Condition Score per additional improvements. Council District, (ranked highest to lowest) a Averaged Site ` Condition G•. ScoreDistrict Score 9 90.0% 80.0% 5 89.1% 80.0% ` 8 81.6% 80.0% 2 81.5% 80.0% d 6 81.3% 80.0% 7 80.5% 80.0% 1 79.7% 80.0% -x-- 3 75.6% 80.0% 10 73.3% 80.0% 4 71.5% 80.0% Little Island Park Playground VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 121 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.9 J/ Average Park Condition Score, per Council District Average Park Score per Council District (Range of Individual Park Scores) "Es U±?t-C'— first twrP:kxg State Park - DJstrict District$ District b District d .t D2swicf District I >a+a„�mrx"e+cimipn .: � ..� ti45 C1Ce GnC `il n+tvc`ti pr,n,�r � t3#st�ct to C7stiel5 i"sttt 7 IA N-" Fonts nyy. � a Disfrict 2 € LEGEND Virginia Beach Par f:s Virginia Beach Noturak F rea s;;.Preserves Other Local Parks 3 Preserves North tar+ding River State Natural Area °iate Parks A Preserves Freseive State&National Wildido Areas&Refuges C..3 City Limits False Cape City Council Districts St"I.Pork K-12 Public School, Roads -�«Virginia Beach tree n-i:e US Military Propertie.� Water Bodies N VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 122 �` Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy ECONOMIC EQUITY Mapping how money is allocated in the park system is critical to identifying gaps and inequitable spending across certain parks Economic Equity - and areas. Economic Equity addresses the affordability of parks Achievement Metric and programming and the investment into parks and programming. One of the methods for evaluating economic Goal: Per-capita Capital equity is to examine the geographic distribution of capital spending in each district investment spending. should be within +/-5% of the median per-capita Map 4.10 shows the total capital expenditures, averaged per spending City-Wide. capita, in each one of the Council Districts. A full size copy of the map can be found in Appendix G.This data is based on the totaled Achievement: capital expenditures from 2010 to 2021 per park in each district, divided by the population (2020) in that district. 2 of 10 Districts are within +/-5% of the median per- Results capita capital spending*. The Department has set the standard that capital investment should be distributed evenly on a per-capita basis. Per capita *based on capital expenditures spending in every district should be within +/-5% of the median from 2010-2021. per capita spending City-Wide. Parks spanning across multiple Districts were assigned to the District of their geographic center. Table 4.21 below shows per capita funding in each district,as well as the percent deviation from the median investment level of$84.85 per person. District 5 ($80.43/person) and District 8 ($88.86/person) are the only districts that fall within the target+/-5% range.The other districts range in deviation from 61% below to 592%above the median spending. Half of all Districts fall below median spending. District 2 is an outlier for spending per capita, with Table 4.21 // Capital Spending per $585.49 per person, well above the next highest Capita per Council District (District 3) with $190.85 per person. This spending is related to the recent significant investment in i Capital Princess Anne Gateway Park, Little Island Park, Funding per - Deviation Redwing Park and Pungo Ferry Landing Park Capita fromMedian (acquisition and improvements). If District 2's District 1 $59.21 -30% spending was excluded from the assessment, the District 2 $585.49 592% mean investment per capita would be$85.21, which District 3 $190.85 125% is close to the median per capita investment of District 4 $45.76 -46/0 $84.65 found in all 10 districts. District 5 $80.43 -5% District 6 $99.13 17% District 7 $40.28 -52% District 8 $88.86 5% District 9 $129.66 53% District 10 $32.74 -61% Median $84.65 Goal: +/-5% , VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 123 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.10 // Parks Capital Expenditures per Capita, per Council District Parks Capital Expenditures(per Person) rsr rs:�:y per Council District(2010-2021) j£R f3lrlc Leak yv¢� -$SO $50.01-$100 first Landing y 100.01-$150 State Park 1110$150.01-$200 i _District 9 $200.01-$585.49 r e District 8 t` District b District I 1 NAS 0-- 'MR Camp Pendle M i. NAS 0---Dom Neck Annex District 10 District 5 District 7 ti US Nov FsnfM LEGEND =Virginia Beach Parks =Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves State Parks&Preserves State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges E..7 City Limits City Council Districts j K-12 Public Schools Roads ��•Virginia Beach Green Line US Military Properties Water Bodies - ATZ VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 124 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy COMPOSITE EQUITY ANALYSIS Social Vulnerability Index Socioeconomic conditions form the basis for understanding the equity implications of parks. Historical and ongoing inequities contribute to differing socioeconomic conditions across the city. By understanding how the park system interacts with these conditions,park resources can be allocated to help address inequities in the park system. In collaboration with the Agency for Figure 4.12 // Social Vulnerability Index Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Below Poverty (ATSDR) and the U.S. Census Bureau, • unemployed the Centers for Disease Control and income Prevention (CDC) developed a Social No High school Diploma Vulnerability Index (SVI) for every • Aged 65 or Older Census Tract in the U.S.The SVI is based ` '` ` Aged 17orYounger on a total of 15 social factors that are 4 , Civilian with a Disability combined into 4 related themes: Single-Parent Households Socioeconomic Status, Household Minority Composition and Disability, Minority Status and Language, and Housing and . Speak English"Less than Well" Transportation. Each Census Tract receives an individual score for each of Multi-Unit Structures the four themes,as well as an overall SVI Mobile Homes Crowding ranking. Figure 4.12 depicts the ' No vehicle relationship between the social factors, Group Quarters key themes, and overall SVI. Results Mapping this Index on the City of Virginia Beach identifies the Census Tracts at high,medium-high,medium- low, and low levels of social vulnerability.The areas of social vulnerability can be seen in Map 4.11, and in Appendix G. While not a comprehensive strategy for addressing equity,focusing on the high vulnerability areas can provide a starting point for discussion about the equity implications of providing parks and recreation services, and how those resources are allocated relative to conditions in the surrounding community. The SVI map indicates that the Census Tracts with highest vulnerability are in Districts 4(with a small area in District 9), District 10 (with a small area in District 3), and District 6. Tracts with Medium- High Vulnerability are located in all Districts except for District 2. These Highest and Medium-High Tracts are clustered along 1-264,as well as along Highway 165/Princess Anne Road. �.: VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 125 1 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.11 J/ Social Vulnerability Index score, per Council District CDC Social Vulnerability Index Highest Vulnerability Hut to _ Siote Park Lowest Vulnerability Distdipt$ .. - ` District 8 } i� �c li4� r . DtStftCt� 1]iAct 3 District uaav n M1 wy(� i 3. r'f. NAS c _,ral._ .. _. .921 r,strict 41. e' t "Di F 1 F LEGEND Virginia Beach Pati.s - Vrrginio Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves State:Nalu'ai fax,, State Paris&Preserves Presrrvk+ State&National Wildlife Areas E.Refuges �..�City Limits f,se.cape �]City CouncliDstricts ate Pa,k j K-!G Peblic Schoals Ponds -•Virginia Beach Green Line US Military Properties Water Bodies VAM VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 126 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Composite Equity Assessment Map The previous equity mapping exercises suggested the existence of certain trends across the city. Notably, Council Districts 4,7,and 10 stand out for falling in the bottom 3 places of the ranking in multiple categories. District 4 has the: • Lowest Total Park Acreage • Lowest Average Park Size • Lowest Percentage Parkland • Lowest Average Park Score District 4 also includes significant areas without access to a park within a 10-minute walk. District 10 has the: • Lowest Total Expenditures per Council District • Lowest Expenditures per Person, and the • 2"d Lowest Total Park Score District 7 has the: • Lowest Total Expenditures per Council District—Per Park Acre • 2"d Lowest Expenditures per Person • 2"d Lowest Total Expenditures per Council District A composite map, Map 4.12, was developed to identify areas with greatest need based on a combination of the factors previously considered.A full size copy of this map can be found in Appendix G. Methodology First, the city was divided into hexagons, each 100 acres in area. Then four of the equity factors were normalized on a scale of four points and scored,with a total possible score of 16 indicating highest need: SVI: Scores were based on the CDC's standards for quantifying SVI. • Score<0.25(Lowest Vulnerability) = 1 point • Score 0.25<0.5 (Medium-Low Vulnerability) = 2 points • Score 0.5<0.75 (Medium-High Vulnerability) =3 points • Score 0.75< 1 (Highest Vulnerability) =4 points Park Access: • Areas with park access (including all city parks, water access points, and shared use path access points) by a 10-minute walk=0 points • Areas WITHOUT park access (including all city parks, water access points, and shared use path access points) by a 10-minute walk=4 points ,max VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 127 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Park Funding per Person: The funding per person (by Council District) was divided into 4 classes using"Natural Breaks(Jenks)." • Funding of$190.84-$585.49= 1 point • Funding of$129.65-$190.83= 2 points • Funding of$59.21-$129.64= 3 points • Funding of$32.74-$59.20=4 points Park Quality Scoring: The park quality(by Council District) was divided into 4 classes using "Natural Breaks(Jenks)." • Score of 81.6—90= 1 point • Score of 75.75—81.5 = 2 points • Score of 73.33—75.74=3 points • Score of 71.5—73.32=4 points Results The resulting map indicates a specific level of need for recreational park facilities in each of the 100-acre areas. Districts 4, 7, and 10 stand out for large areas of high need, as expected, given their low scores on individual metrics. However,the map also identifies locations in each district with greater need than others. As the city prepares to make park investments,this map can serve as one of several tools to identify focus areas and prioritize projects. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 128 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.12 // Composite Park Equity Assessment Gompos t Equity Need z , � (SVI+Park Access+ Park Funding+Park Scoring) 3 (tow Need) S�afe poll, 9T y�j h 9t7 2 (High Need) F r - t 'Y pp;; yt � t =k x W,W0,13F e e itf r � 4 LEGEND Virginia Beach Parks = Virginia Beach Natural Areas 8 Preserve: Other local Parks&Preser.cs North landin;f ki,:a� Stave Nast : !Aa&a °;•z,t State Parks&Preserves Ars sere.,- State&National Witdfde Areas&Refuges City Urnifs [ ]City Council Districts K,-12 Public Schaois Roads �..«Virginia Beach Green 66ne XM US Mifitary Properties Water Bodies - N _ m: s VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 129 - Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy CHAPTER 5 // STRATEGY The Park and Recreation Department's focus over the last two decades is shifting towards an integrated and holistic approach to park, recreation, and open space, exploring the capacity to positively impact the health and well-being of the community and environment. Focusing the development and investment strategy through the lens of equity provides a framework for improvements, prioritization,and funding and spending based on community-wide objectives and shared interdepartmental missions.The City's vision of being a national leader in park, recreation, and open space experiences requires providing high quality service and expanding diverse opportunities for residents and visitors. 5. 1 EQUITY-BASED PARK PLANNING The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department is focusing on services through the lens of equity to better serve the needs of all citizens, as well as visitors, further economic prosperity of the City, and improve environmental services and resiliency. This can best be achieved in a collaborative environment with the Parks and Recreation Department partnering with other departments such as Planning, Public Works, Public Utilities,as well as more initiative focused departments like Economic Development and the Convention and Visitors Bureau. sv` �x otv ss- t a $ fi< v u- r r._ R r P v The cherry blossoms at Red Wing Park draw crowds annually. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 130 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy EQUITY-BASED METRICS OF SUCCESS This report focuses on four areas of equity as the framework for evaluation, investment, and development of the Virginia Beach parks system: access equity, environmental equity, quality equity, and economic equity. Setting clear goals with measurable metrics that address each of those categories of equity brings those aspirations into reality and provides the framework for recommendations and implementation. Each equity type has multiple aspects or dimensions, many of which are directly related to the City's FY 22-23 Strategic Plan.The Figure 5.1 // Four Areas of dimension is often a concept or a phrase, and the desired future Equity Assessed condition is the goal(s) that would achieve it. For each desired future condition there are one or more indictors of success, or measurable metrics, that permit the goal's achievement to be Environmental tracked and monitored. Equity All assessments and recommendations developed p ed in this report Access Equity Equ Equitty ity reference the four areas of equity, but there were three identified metrics for success that were directly evaluated for equity of Economic Equity access, quality, and economic equity. The dimensions, desired future conditions,indicators of success,and source and frequency of data collection are summarized in the chart below. The metrics of these conditions are explored in the equity mapping in Chapter 4.6. m. Virginia Beach is updating and replacing aging playgrounds through out the system. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 131 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 5.1 // Desired Future Condition Equity Metrics INDICATOR OF DESIRED FUTURE FREQUENCYOF DIMENSIONS: • Access 1.2 Distance to All residents live Percentage of Annual GIS Equity Park within desired residents who live mapping distance of facility or within desired program (e.g.,a % distance of each mile or 10-minute facility classification walk to a park, or a S- mile drive to a recreation center) Quality 3.1 Facility and All facilities and Percentage of sites Annual Equity Amenity amenities are safe, that receive positive evaluation of Maintenance* inclusive, inviting, performance ratings, sites, based on (Strategy#1-21st attractive, e.g., a "4" of"S" equity-based Century comfortable, and rating on a S-point criteria Infrastructure) flexible scale, or>_80% * Economic 4.2 Capital Capital investment is Annual geographic Annual Equity Investment distributed evenly on distribution of capital expenditures, GIS a per-capita basis, spending per capita mapping both citywide and and per planning area within (e.g., district, region, neighborhoods or census block, etc.) planning districts VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 132 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy m r S k k . V ,'W. vt 4w •LWp,NN6. Parks After Dark is a popularseries of family friendly programming. A full list of equity dimensions, desired future conditions, indicators of success, and recommended data sources is in Appendix H. It is recommended that that the City set up a task force to address all dimensions and desired future conditions identified in the equity metrics chart, including setting specific standards and consistently tracking measurements. There are many opportunities for cross-collaboration to achieve the desired park and recreation future conditions, while furthering other department's goals and achieving citywide strategic planning goals. For example, a dimension of Environmental Equity is flood risk, with the Desired Future Condition that parks are designed as green infrastructure to help mitigate flooding and improve water quality where feasible. This is directly related to the City's Strategic Goal #1: "215Y Century Infrastructure" of building a flooding and sea level rise resilient community. There are opportunities to partner with other departments including Public Works as well as private and non-profit organizations to develop recreational services at flood infrastructure sites and integrate stormwater services into park in a ways that do not detract from recreational services. The Bow Creek Stormwater project is an excellent example of this sort of collaboration. � p, VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 133 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations were developed through review of the parks and facilities existing conditions assessments; public, stakeholder, and staff feedback; and analysis of the needs assessment. Recommendations include improvement of existing parks and facilities,addition of new parks and facilities, and land acquisition.Recommendations also address goals for improved equity in the City of Virginia Beach, focusing on Access Equity, Environmental Equity, Quality Equity, and Economic Equity. Each recommendation is coded with an icon based on the equity aspect the recommendation addresses. Refer to the icon coding chart below. The recommendations are loosely ordered based on need and interest. Methods for implementing and prioritizing these recommendations are offered in the Implementation Plan provided in this report. Access equity Environmental Equity Quality Equity Economic Equity EXISTING FACILITIES Q9 All parks are to be developed to meet standardized development levels. Citizens should expect and receive consistent high-quality ► _--w . recreational experiences at every city owned park that they Y ' visit. This report identifies standards for amenities, maintenance, and staffing for every type of city park. A conditions assessment should be conducted for every park in the system. The assessment should inventory existing ' amenities,evaluate the condition of the site and amenities, and make recommendations for improvements, prioritizing improvements to bring the park up the identified appropriate development level. At a minimum, all parks in the system should be developed to the Essential Kayaking is o popular activity in Virginia Beach. classification. Address safety hazards. Safety hazards including tripping hazards, broken railings, damaged wooden fixtures,standing water,trash accumulation, and uneven surfacing should be addressed immediately at all City-maintained sites. The conditions assessments found limited instances of safety hazards but all should be addressed immediately. A particular issue noted in the site conditions assessment was the frequency of goose droppings present on sidewalks, lawns, and play areas. A collaborative effort with state and federal agencies and non-profits to innovate a benchmark policy plan is encouraged for the long-term management of this pervasive species. UM VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 134 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Review and address ADA accessibility. The Department should continue to implement the City-Wide ADA Transition Plan that is updated every five years. Park staff should conduct a thorough ADA assessment to ensure that each site within the parks system is compliant with all current federal ADA requirements. This includes parking spaces, access (sidewalks), facilities, and restrooms. A recurring issue identified during site inspections was access to raised playground surfacing.The City should ensure that the next update to the ADA Transition Plan brings additional focus to recreation and play. is Increase quantity of universally accessible amenities and design elements. The City should increase their focus on providing universally accessible elements in the design of new parks, replacement or construction of new features, or addition of amenities. For example, a new park could be designed to include a universally playable ball diamond, aging playground equipment could be replaced with an inclusive playground, and ADA accessible picnic tables could be added to the parks. This effort should be coordinated with the City-Wide ADA Transition Plan. Construct appropriate stormwater management facilities and erosion control measures. All new park development or retrofits should follow Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (CBPA) regulations and the Virginia Stormwater Management Program(VSMP)regulations.Stormwater management features should be integrated into the park program as an amenity that creates spaces, habitat, and educational opportunities. Best management practices (BMPs) should be implemented in existing parks to address stormwater drainage and erosion issues, as well as replace or improve upon existing hard infrastructure like inlets and detention basins. Multiple parks report standing water, bank erosion, washout, or sedimentation of water bodies including Pine Meadows Park, Lynnhaven Park, and Mount Trashmore. Stormwater management techniques like regrading, culvert improvements, bioswales, native plantings in detention basins,and other BMPs should be implemented to address these health and safety concerns and � t . �e #�� ja Constructed wetlands and a daylighted stream provide habitat and stormwater services at Bow Creek Recreation Center. 7 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 135 \ f Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy provide proper stormwater drainage. Erosion management techniques like fencing, regrading, planting, and erosion control matting may be appropriate for the site situations. Stormwater management improvements can be spot improvements or integrated with site redevelopment, depending on the extent of the problem and the Department's plan for site redevelopment. Besides addressing drainage issues,there are opportunities to install landscape buffers to improve water quality on sites that drain directly to water bodies. These buffers would be continuous landscape beds of native plants, potentially shrubs,trees,grasses,or perennials. They would intercept runoff entering the river, reducing the total runoff, filtering pollution and trash, reducing sedimentation, stabilizing banks, and providing wildlife habitat. The Department should develop an improvement schedule to address existing stormwater issues at managed parks and facilities. The planning of these landscape buffers should be part of the parks' Natural Resources Management Plan and the development and maintenance protocols coordinated interdepartmentally to ensure longevity and success. Landscape buffers peserve and improve water quality. Track equipment age, schedule routine maintenance, and plan for equipment replacement. The City of Virginia Beach has an extensive park system with a vast number of amenities. The City should expand and include additional detail in the amenity and equipment database and increase data integration between all of the record. They should also ensure that the database tracks installation date, routine maintenance, and replacement date. Scheduling and performing routine maintenance will extend the lifespan of equipment and increase safety. It was noted during conditions assessment that playground safety surfacing is being worn down faster than the current maintenance schedule. At some point the equipment will need to be replaced rather than repaired. The Department's budget must take this into account and begin to set aside funding. 4P Increase connectivity and access to parks and recreational facilities. One of the standards that the Department has set is the goal that 80%of residents live within a 10-minute walk(1/2 mile) of a park or other recreational facility. Currently only 67%of City residents live within those 10-minute radii, with District 10 the only locality that meets the walkability goal. The Department should pursue methods to increase the accessibility of parks and recreational opportunities. Improvement methods include adding or improving sidewalks or multi-use trails to create linkages and by developing new facilities. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 136 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Increase access to shade at all parks. As the frequency and intensity of high-temperature days increase, access to shade features becomes even more important. Shade features should be integrated into the design of all new parks and existing parks should be retrofitted with shade elements over seating, picnic, and activity areas. Options include shade sails, structures, new tree planting,or preservation of existing shade trees during design and development. A first priority focus should be on City-Wide type park facilities and higher usage, destination level playgrounds. Update park entrance sign standards. The current park sign standard is a two-post sign, frequently set in a lawn area. It is recommended destination quality parks have monument style signs and all other parks have landscaping beds added around the park identification sign. Improve soft surface trail conditions and surfacing. The soft surface trails in City parks are well used and require regular maintenance to address rutting, tree roots, and washouts. Trails should be improved with resurfacing, base The current standard park identification sign. material reconstruction with aggregate, edging, retrofit with trail best practices for construction, or realigned for better slopes and runoff, as appropriate in each situation. Standards and best practices described in the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's Greenways and Trails Toolbox should be followed for trail improvement and all new trail construction. A regular trail maintenance schedule should be developed and sufficient funding should be included in the annual budget. Organize volunteer groups and local trails groups to assist with trail maintenance. Continue to replace park perimeter 2-rail fencing with 4x10 single-rail fencing throughout the park system. The park system has adopted an updated fencing standard of a 410 single-rail fencing at new park developments. Continue to replace all existing 2-rail fences remaining in the system with the updated standard. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 137 =- Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Improve casual water access points with dedicated constructed facilities. Access to water is highly valued by park visitors and in several parks visitors have improvised access for fishing, boating, or wildlife viewing. It is recommended that the department improve these access points with defined park facilities for trail access, piers, put-ins, or overlooks as appropriate. This will provide safe and Y' > high-quality features for users, as well as protect water "` e J -'�".fi'� "•gip banks from erosion. Continue to add landscaping to casual sportsfields. Many parks boast large,open play fields which have long- established layouts for league sports such as soccer. Coordinate with leagues on field layouts and identify gap spaces or corners where native landscape buffers ortrees The new basketball court at5eotcokCommunity could be added for increase ecological function and shade Park. for visitors while still maintaining high quality turf play surfaces. Establish a Natural Resources Team that will develop a Natural Resources Management Plan for implementation at all park sites. The Natural Resources Management Plan should be developed by certified arborists and horticultura lists in conjunction with maintenance professionals to provide optimal growing conditions, enhance ecological health, and present a landscape of outstanding quality for visitors. The plan will set standards for management and maintenance for park landscapes, including classifications of management;standards for tree trimming, mulching, and replacement; invasive species management, native meadow creation and management; soft trail conditions and maintenance; and wildlife management, include goose management. 10 4 Improve park perimeter landscapes. Naturalized and informal landscapes define park edges, ditches, and creeks. There is an opportunity to expand active management of these landscapes for increased views, vistas, screening, access, aesthetics, and ecological function. The Natural Resources Management Plan should identify appropriate goals and standards for these areas system-wide, and where appropriate, develop site-specific management plans. These standards may address thinning, cleaning, limbing, and planting edges and borders to maximize the amenity. The Department has already implemented a turf to meadow conversion plan at sites across the City with educational signage. There is the opportunity to continue and build upon this practice with perimeter landscapes. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 138 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy NEW AMENITIES Many of the following facilities will be added to the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation system as part of the natural process of constructing new parks.There will also be opportunities to add these amenities into existing parks that are undeveloped as well as to existing parks where there is space and a local need for the facility.The City overall has a very high walkability percentage score for access to parks and recreation facilities and this percentage will increase as new parks are developed and trails constructed,filling in those gaps in access. Increase in Amenity Service Level The following amenities are currently provided within the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation system, but their quantities fall short of current and/or future service levels. Increasing the quantity of these amenities at strategic locations across the City will address use and access needs. Develop undeveloped park sites as appropriate to site conditions and context. The City has 40 undeveloped park sites.This plan identifies 18 sites that are recommended to be developed as Local or City-Wide parks. The City should evaluate the other 22 sites for development as Special Use Parks, Natural Areas,or alternative uses, and create master plans for their use and develop as appropriate for the sites' conditions and context. Expand paved trail system. Paved multi-use trails are highly valued in Virginia Beach and the City needs an additional 47 miles to address current needs, rising to 56 miles in 2036.The Department should pursue the development of new paved trails, adding them to existing parks and connecting parks to the surrounding communities. The Department should also continue plans for linear parks trails or greenways in support of the City's Active Transportation Plan. Boardwalks offer a different type of trail experience. Construct additional soft surface trails. The City of Virginia Beach currently faces an extreme shortfall of soft surface trails, requiring 38 additional miles to meet current need, rising to 42 miles in 2036. The Department should plan to construct new or expand existing hiking trail networks in parks with trails outside the park. Loop trails should be part of each park. Neighborhood trails may serve the residential community and connect to destinations like schools, parks,commercial,and retail areas. Partner with the Planning department to encourage trail development as part of subdivision planning. Create publicly accessible pickleball courts. Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport and the City needs an additional 25 courts by the year 2036 to meet demand. The Owl Creek Tennis Center, a privately run facility with user fees, currently operates 25 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 139 1 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy pickleball courts.The City may be able to pursue an agreement where fees are waived for City residents as a more economical solution. If new public facilities are constructed, they should consist of clusters of 6-8 pickleball courts at new parks and as infill amenities at existing parks. Refer to district level LOS shortfalls for additional guidance on where to locate new courts. IIII � a n, y. Parks After Dark is one of the many types of programming offered by the Department. 0 * Construct additional playgrounds. There is a high public demand for playgrounds, and the current inventory is below the existing and future target level of service, requiring 17 additional sites to meet current demand and 30 total new sites to meet future demand. Shortfalls vary between districts. Playgrounds may be integrated into new Local and City- Wide parks, as well as included in park expansions. Themed playgrounds would diversify experiences. Playgrounds should be designed for inclusive and universally accessible play. As playgrounds are replaced, universal access play apparatus should be added. WCreate publicly accessible soccer fields. The City as a whole needs an additional 24-25 soccer fields to meet LOS standards. The Hampton Road Soccer Complex is operated by an outside vendor and field use fees are required. The City may be able to pursue an option for field fees to be waived for residents as a more economic approach to address the shortfall. PILVIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 140 Ft Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Address district-level shortfalls of park amenities. Each district has unique needs for a variety of park amenities, including hard courts, athletic fields, picnic shelters,and fitness equipment. Refer to the Level of Service analysis for specific needs and construct the needed amenities as infill at existing parks or part of the development of new parks. 0 0 Develop additional water access sites Identify and develop additional water access to provide small scale public boat ramps, non-motorized boat launches, swimming areas, and fishing access. These new facilities should be in alignment with current planning projects and paddling trails. Existing and undeveloped park sites with potential for water access have been identified in Map 5.5 Priority Parks for WaterAccess Development.onnectivity through multiple transportation modes Expansion of Amenity Types The following amenities are not currently provided by the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation system. Expanding the park system's offerings to include these facilities will meet public demand, keep pace with recreational trends, and provide recreational opportunities commensurate with similarly sized cities. Create blueways. The City should develop and market additional blueway trails. Blueways should be designed for variable length trips fora variety of skills levels, with appropriate signage, put-ins, parking, and support amenities. The City should market and advertise the blueways system to encourage resident and visitor use. The blueways should be integrated into the City's Active Transportation Plan to ensure connectivity through multiple transportation modes. Blueways are designated water trails with improved access points Develop two Nature Education Centers. Virginia Beach encompasses two distinct and unique ecological regions,the tidal coast and the coastal plain uplands, and is split by the two of the largest estuaries in the United States, the Chesapeake Bay and the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuary. Comparable cities and park systems include nature education centers, making this a distinct need in Virginia Beach. A nature education center should be constructed in each ecological region to interpret the geology and ecology. The Department should conduct an assessment of existing natural areas to determine potential locations. u Construct a cricket field. The City does not currently offer cricket fields as a recreational option at any parks.The City should expand the recreational opportunities for residents to construct a cricket field at a centralized park location. �� , , VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 141 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 0 '* Construct archery ranges. The City should expand recreational options and construct two archery ranges. The City should consider construction of a FITA style target archery range up to 90 meters and a field archery course for general shooters. Develop community gardens. Interest in gardening and fresh food access is rising. The Department should pursue the development of five community gardens dispersed through the City. The gardens should be developed and managed in conjunction with newly developed Friends of the Garden or other special interest groups to take care of day-to-day functioning and continuity of the garden. Locating gardens in food deserts or in socially vulnerable areas should be prioritized. It is recommended that Virginia Beach expand its system to include community gardens. Develop outdoor recreational pools. The City does not currently have any public outdoor pools.The Department should begin feasibility studies and CIP planning for the construction of two outdoor pools, located to maximize access to citizens. Develop a splash playground in every District. The public indicated a strong need for additional 'a recreational aquatic facilities. To equitably provide recreational aquatic facilities as well as increase the type of amenities offered in the City, the Department should construct new spraygrounds. The spraygrounds should be located to match access and geographical distribution needs.The geographic distribution of other aquatic facilities --�•• should be considered when locating the spraygrounds to `- ensure equitable access to aquatics throughout the City. MW Splash playgrounds expand water-based play opportunities and are very popular. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 142 %- Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy LAND ACQUISITION =f Enhance the recently reinstituted Open Space Acquisition Initiative, adding a minimum of 287 acres throughout the city. Land purchases will be situational and as available, but wherever possible, add conservation open space acreage in districts with extreme shortfalls, including Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 9. 110 Pursue opportunities to develop additional Local park sites to bring all Districts up to per capita acreage standards. Several districts in Virginia Beach face current shortfalls of Local Parks or are expected to by the year 2036, including Districts 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10. Other districts are anticipated to face minor shortfalls of local park acreage by the year 2036, including Districts 1 and 5. These acreage shortfalls are based on per capita evaluations and while a district may meet or exceed per capita service, there may be areas of the district that are underserved. Refer to the walkability and access maps for those areas and for when planning acquisition of new park land. There are a variety of potential methods to address acreage shortfalls in each district, including developing undeveloped park sites, designating portions of Special Use or Natural Area sites as Local Parks and developing with appropriate amenities, purchasing new land to be developed as Local Parks, and the potential for future opportunities for co-development with other City departments to address multiple needs. The chart below summarizes the shortfalls predicted in 2036 based on per capita service, the acreage associated with potential solutions,the estimated shortfall or surplus assuming full build out of the solution opportunities, and then the approximate number of new parks necessary to address any remaining shortfalls. As can be seen, some district-level park acreage shortfalls can be addressed through site development and park reassignment. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 143 "1 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 5.2 // Local Parks Shortfall Solution Assessment 2036 Undeveloped Land Shortfall/Surplus Approximate Shortfall/ Local Park Available in Assuming Full Number of Local District Surplus Acreage other parks Build-out Parks Needed 1 -3 2.9 - 0.0 2 67 12.7 - 80.0 3 3 0.0 - 3.0 4 -80 4.2 3 -72.7 5 to 24 5 -4 8.2 - 4.5 6 -65 0.0 8 -57.1 4 to 19 7 -24 2.1 0 -21.9 1 to 7 8 26 2.1 - 28.2 9 -69 0.0 3 -66.0 4 to 22 10 -58 0.0 0 -58.0 4 to 19 Overall -168 32.1 14 .121.0 18 92 Potential solutions to address shortfall of Local Park acreage 1. Develop undeveloped park sites as Local Parks. The City of Virginia Beach has 40 undeveloped park sites. When evaluating the size and condition of the sites, some are appropriate for development as Local Parks. Developing these parks will reduce the shortfall of Local level parks in a shorter timeframe,since the Department already owns the land.The sites that could be developed as Local Parks include: • Country Haven parcel (2.87 acres, District 1) • Champion Oaks parcel (0.23 acres, District 2) • Holland Pines West parcel (3.73 acres, District 2) • Buff ington/Whitehurst parcel 1(8.69 acres, District 2) • Margate Avenue Park(0.30 acres, District 4) • Thalia Trace Oaks Park(1.28 acres, District 4) • Amhurst Park(2.61 acres, District 4) • Ocean Lakes North Park(2.06 acres, District 5) • Rudee Heights parcel (0.73 acres, District 5) • Strawbridge North Park(5.43 acres, District 5) • Charlestown Lakes South Park(2.08 acres, District 7) • Saw Pen Point Park(2.11 acres, District 8) VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 144 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 2. Investigate developing portions of Special Use or Natural Area parks as Local Parks. Developing portions of existing parks with Local Parka men ities and standards is away to improve access to local parks and address shortfalls without needing to acquire additional land. The sites and areas considered for development should be evaluated to ensure that the primary purpose of the property is not impinged upon. After evaluation, it may be found that play equipment and picnic areas could be added to a boat launch or near trailheads of a natural area, for example. Consultant evaluation of Special Use parks and Natural Areas found the following parks may be suitable for development as Local Parks: • Thalia Creek Greenway(4.2 acres, District 4) • Owl Creek Boat Ramp(6.9 acres, District 6) • Laskin Park Gateway Park(1.0 acres, District 6) 3. Acquire new park land. The City's need for additional Local Park land cannot be completely addressed through development of existing sites. New parks will need to be purchased and developed to address acreage shortfalls and to ensure distributed access and walkability. The City should seek to purchase park land in currently underserved areas. Refer to Local Park Priority Locations Map for recommended areas in each district to investigate new park land acquisition. 4. Continue to pursue development partnership opportunities with other City departments and regional organizations. The Department currently partners with non-profits, other City departments, and public agencies to provide recreational opportunities to the public. The Department should continue and expand these partnerships wherever possible and pursue new partnerships to collaborate on new projects that include recreational opportunities in conjunction with other initiatives. This creates efficiencies in development costs and recreational access. The Parks and Recreation Department should have open lines of dialogue with the other departments and be ready to suggest opportunities for partnership. The Department should also maintain open communication with regional enterprises and utility companies and be ready to discuss the potential for collaboration.The Woodstock Park Improvement Project,a collaboration between Parks &Recreation and HRSD,completed in 2021,is an example of a very successful combined park and infrastructure improvement. Ole- i Autumn in the Air is a popular Virginia Beach festival. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 145 4 ' Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Pursue opportunities to develop additional City-Wide park sites to bring all Districts up to per capita acreage standards. Every district in Virginia Beach, except for District 2, faces current shortfalls of City-Wide Parks, with the shortfall expected to increase by the year 2036. These acreage shortfalls are based on per capita evaluations. There are a variety of potential methods to address acreage shortfalls in each district, including developing undeveloped park sites, designating portions of Special Use or Natural Area sites as City-Wide Parks and developing with appropriate amenities, purchasing new land to be developed as City-Wide Parks, and the potential for future opportunities for co-development with other City departments to address multiple needs. The chart below summarizes the shortfalls predicted in 2036 based on per capita service, the acreage associated with potential solutions,the estimated shortfall or surplus assuming full build out of the solution opportunities, and then the approximate number of new parks necessary to address any remaining shortfalls. As can be seen, some district-level park acreage shortfalls can be addressed through site development and park reassignment. Table 5.3 // City-wide Parks Shortfall Solution Assessment Undeveloped Shortfall/2036 City-Wide Land Shortfall/Surplus Number of City- Available in Assuming Full �toT • Parks lee District Surplus Acreage other parks Build-out Needed 1 -170 0.0 - -170.0 2 )11 2 23 1000.6 - 1024.4 3 -70 0.0 125.0 55.0 4 -226 0.0 0.0 -226.0 3 to 15 5 -84 131.9 - 48.0 6 -104 38.6 0.0 -65.4 1 to 4 7 -181 24.2 30.0 -126.8 2 to 8 8 -143 0.0 15.0 -128.0 2 to 9 9 -187 0.0 15.0 -172.0 2 to 11 10 -216 0.0 0.0 -216.0 2 to 14 Overall -1,373 1195.2 1 185.0 1 8.2 1 13 74 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 146 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Potential solutions to address shortfall of City-Wide Park acreage 1. Develop undeveloped park sites as City-Wide Parks. The City of Virginia Beach has 40 undeveloped park sites. When evaluating the size and condition of the sites,some are appropriate for development as City-Wide Parks. Developing these parks will reduce the shortfall of City-Wide level parks in a shorter timeframe, since the Department already owns the land. Several suitable potential City-Wide park sites are located in District 2, which has no per capita acreage shortfall. Developing those sites would not address district-level acreage,but would address the acreage shortfall on a city-level analysis. Some of the sites, like Owl Creek Preservation Area, are currently designated as a Natural.The sites that could be developed as City- Wide Parks include: • Three Oaks Park(40.26 acres, District 2) • North Landing Park(772.48 acres, District 2) • Matthews Green Park(17.29 acres, District 2) • Prosperity Park(131.91 acres, District 5) • Owl Creek Preservation Area (38.61 acres, District 6) 2. Investigate developing portions of Special Use or Natural Area parks as City-Wide Parks. Developing portions of existing parks with City-Wide Park amenities and standards is a way to improve access to local parks and address shortfalls without needing to acquire additional land. The sites and areas considered for development should be evaluated to ensure that the primary purpose of the property is not impinged upon. After evaluation, it may be found that hard courts, play equipment, picnic areas, trails, and other specialty features included in a standard City-Wide Park could be added to a sports complex or near the entrance of a natural area,for example.There is also the potential to redevelop a Special Use facility entirely, like the redevelopment of the Bow Creek Golf Course into the Bow Creek Stormwater Park, which began construction in 2024. Consultant evaluation of Special Use parks and Natural Areas found the following parks may have portions suitable for development as City-Wide Parks: • Bow Creek Golf Couse (110.0 acres, District 3) • Kempsville Green Golf Course (15 acres, District 3) • Stumpy Lake Natural Area (15 acres, District 7) • Stumpy Lake Golf Course (15 acres, District 7) • Lynnhaven Baseball Complex(15 acres, District 8) • Pleasure House Point Natural Area (15 acres, District 9) 3. Acquire new park land. An individual Districts' need for additional City-Wide Park land cannot be completely addressed through development of existing sites. New parks will need to be purchased and developed to address district-level acreage shortfalls and to ensure distributed access and walkability. The City should seek to purchase park land in currently underserved areas. Refer to City-Wide Park Priority Location Map for recommended areas in each district to investigate new park land acquisition. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 147 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 4. Pursue development partnership opportunities with other City departments and regional organizations. There is opportunity for partnerships between City departments and between area organizations to collaborate on new projects that include recreational opportunities in conjunction with other initiatives. This creates efficiencies in development costs and recreational access. The Parks and Recreation Department should have open lines of dialogue with the other departments and be ready to suggest opportunities for partnership. The Department should also maintain open communication with regional enterprises and utility companies, and be ready to discuss the potential for collaboration.The Bow Creek Stormwater Park redevelopment project is an excellent example of collaboration between City departments to address City-Wide needs, addressing stormwater and flooding while also increasing recreational services. 5.3 PRIORITIZATION Virginia Beach enjoys an extensive parks, recreation, and open space system. Maintaining, improving, and expanding the parks system in a manner that increases equity is an important goal of the Parks and Recreation Department. Developing a prioritized action plan is essential to direct resources to where they are most needed and can have the greatest impact. PRIORITIZATION STRATEGY Existing Park and New Amenity Construction All recommendations for improvements to existing parks and new amenity construction were quantifiably evaluated based on equity metrics,feasibility, and cost. Points were assigned in each category and totaled into a priority scoring, categorized into high, moderate,and some priority groupings. The equity point scoring criteria is described in the following section and in Tables 5.4 and 5.5.The project's feasibility was assigned a point value with low numbers being less feasible and higher numbers more feasible. A high feasibility score indicates the project can be easily planned, easily phased, and no specialized equipment or labor is required. A project with a low feasibility score will require extensive planning, no opportunities for phased installation, and specialized services will be required. Each project was also assigned points associated with the project cost, where a higher score equates a lower project cost.The highest score (5 for existing parks and 15 for new amenities) equates with a project estimated to be $300,000 or less and a score of 0 equates with a project estimated at $10,000,000 or more. Refer to Table 5.6 for the prioritization scoring for existing park projects and to Table 5.7 for the prioritization scoring for new park amenities. The prioritization score and designation is a tool to help prioritize projects, but it does not dictate the order of implementation. Other factors that went into the recommended implementation phasing include public need, alignment with City goals, and an ethos of investing in existing resources. Equity Scoring All recommended improvements to existing parks and for new amenity construction were scored based on metrics for access, environment, quality, and economic equity. Criteria were set in each category with points assigned for the level that the type of project met the criteria. The points were totaled for an equity score for each type of improvement.This equity score was one of the factors that went into the final priority a,4 F1VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 148 t- Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy score.The equity scoring criteria for improvement projects at existing parks is shown in Table 5.4 and Table 5.5 shows the equity scoring criteria for amenity construction. Y *7 `A " Mount Trashmore is a popular park for kite flying. NS VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 149 Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy Table 5.4 // Equity Scoring Criteria for Improvements to Existing Parks Equity Type Criteria Criteria Description Points Metric Weight Does the project present an opportunity Low, Medium, Accessibility o enhance universal 0,3,5 High accessibility? Does the project Low, Medium, Facilities LOS Gap address a Facilities LOS 0,3,5,7 n High,Very High need cit -wide? ' Does the project W ddress a Statistically H Valid Survey(SVS) Low, Medium, u Priority Facility Need Priority Investment 0,3,5 High a Ranking (PIR) facility need? Does the project address a Statistically Priority Program Need Valid Survey(SVS) 0,3,5 Low, Medium, Priority Investment High Ranking (PIR) programmatic need? Environmental Equity N/A 3 No Impact 3 Would the project Park Condition improve the 3 Yes 3 condition of the r~ park? Cr W Does the project help improve the Premiere, Achievement of Park standardized level of Enhanced, C development as 0,3,5 Standard Essential identified in the park Amenity classification standards? Does the project � No, Capital, s Partnership provide an opportunity 0,3,5 Capital and W o leverage O&M .0 partnerships? o hat is the project's High Impact, o Staffing and Financial LU Resources impact to staffing and 0,3,5 Medium, funding resources? I I Minimal IM VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 150 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 5.5 // Equity Scoring Criteria for Amenity Construction Equity Criteria Criteria Description Points Metric Weight Type , Does the project present an Accessibility opportunity to enhance 0,5,7 Low, Medium, High universal accessibility? Does the project address a Cr Priority Facility Statistically Valid Survey 0,3,5 Low, Medium, High w Need (SVS) Priority Investment Rankin (PIR) facility need? aDoes the project address a Priority Program Statistically Valid Survey Need (SVS) Priority Investment 0,3,5 Low, Medium, High Ranking (PIR) programmatic need? What is the project's Water Quality potential impact on water 0,3,5 Negative Impact, No Impact, ,C ualit ? Positive Impact What is the project's = Negative Impact, No Impact, a Water Quantity potential impact on 0,3,5 r mana in water quantity? Positive Impact What is the project's impact '> Negative Impact, No Impact, �c Tree Canopy o the tree canopy and 0,3,5 positive Impact urban heat island? Does the project address Health, Safety, physical safety hazards of Welfare facilities or amenities that 0,5,7 Low, Medium, High may fail and cause harm tr W to the public? Does the project address a subject of significant C Facility disrepair or would be a Condition capital improvements to 0,3,5 Low, Medium, High preserve necessary operability? Does the project provide an No, Capital, Capital and s Partnership opportunity to leverage 0,3,5LU O&M partnerships? oStaffing and hat is the project's impact High Impact, Medium, Low Financial to staffing and funding 0,3,5 w Impact Resources resources? VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 151 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Un- and Under-Developed Parks Priority un-and under-developed parks were identified through a mapping overlay of the Composite Park Equity Map (Map 4.12) with the locations undeveloped and underdeveloped City-Wide and Local parks. Sites that were in or adjacent to high need areas were identified as priority investment parks. Park Land Acquisition To evaluate the priority regions for additional Local park and City-Wide park land acquisition, a composite map was developed for each park type, which overlays the Composite Park Equity Map with a scoring of park acreage shortfall by district. Areas of high need, not adjacent to existing facilities, were identified as regionsto seekadditional park land by Local or City-Wide parktype.A further evaluation bythe Department will be necessary to evaluate potential suitable parcels for acquisition and development. Water Access Providing equitable wateraccess is a priority of the Department, and Table 5.6 // Prioritization Scoring for Improvements relates to environmental and to Existing Facilities access equity provision. To determine potential priority points Equity for water access development, Recommendation Score Feasibility Cost Total Priority Universally accessible amenities locations of parks with water and design elements 38 5 2 45 access facilities and parks without Review and address ADA water access facilities but adjacent accessibility 37 5 3 45a Improve soft surface trail to water bodies were overlayed conditions and surfacing 35 5 5 45 onto the Composite Park Equity Address safety hazards 36 5 1 42 z m Map. Park sites with potential for Increase connectivity and access to parks and recreational facilities 34 3 4 41 water access development that Improve casual water access were a distance removed from points with dedicated constructed facilities 34 3 4 41 _ existing water access points were Increase access to shade at all identified for pursual with priority parks 29 5 3 37 given to any sites that were also in Establish a Natural Resources Team that will develop a Natural a high equity need area. Resources Management Plan for implementation at all park sites 29 3 5 37 Y Improve park perimeter 9 landscapes 28 5 3 36 a PRIORITY All Parks to meet standardized develRECOMMENDATIONS Track equippmentment nta 34 1 1 36 0 Track equipment age,schedule 2 The following Items are priority routine maintenance,and plan projects and development based for equipment replacement 31 5 0 36 Construct stormwater on equity needs. The prioritization management facilities and was developed through erosion control measures 31 3 1 35 Continue to add landscaping to quantitative and geographic casual sports fields 23 5 4 32 analysis. The full set of priority Update park entrance sign .o location mapping can be found in standard 14 5 5 24 Continue to replace park v Appendix 1. perimeter 2-rail fencing with4x10 y single-rail fencing throughout the park system 14 5 1 20 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 152 ti% Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Prioritized Improvements to Existing Park Facilities The highest scoring priorities for Table 5.7 // Prioritization Scoring for improvements to existing park facilities Development of Park Amenities are increased ADA access and availability Equity of universally accessible design elements, Type of Amenity Score Feasibility Cost Total Priority improvements to Soft surface trails, Playground 39 15 12 66 addressing safety Canoe/Kayak Launch 35 15 15 65 0 Soft Trails(miles) 35 15 15 65 a` Paved Trails(miles) 34 15 12 61 Lon hazards, increased connectivity between outdoor Fitness 33 15. 12 60 _ parks or recreational facilities and the Dog Park 31 15 12 58 Archery Range 30 10 15 55 surrounding communities and destination Community Gardens 24 15 15 54 points,and increased and improved water Shelters 27 15 12 54 access.The scoring for the projects can be Pickleball 30 10 12 52 Skate Spot 25 15 12 52 seen in Table 5.6. Basketball 25 10 15 50 4 Boat Ramp 33 10 6 49 a These items all have high equity scoring, Volleyball 21 10 15 46 Fishing Piers 3S 10 0 45 °o are phaseable, and generally have low to Rectangular Field 23 10 9 42 moderate project costs. Cricket Field 22 10 9 41 Soccer 22 10 9 41 The Department is currently working on Diamond Field 24 10 6 40 comprehensively improving accessibility Pump Track 28 10 2 40 Splash Playground 27 10 2 39 in the park system and has an ADA Tennis 17 10 12 39 transition plan in place. ADA accessibility outdoor Pools 30 s 1 36 barriers identified in the site assessments Skate Park 23 10 3 36 a` Field Hockey 18 10 1 29 m are minor, like the lip of a mulch Nature Center 21 5 0 26 o Ln containment barrier at playgrounds, that outdoor stage 14„ 5 1 20 can be addressed by installing a modular ramp. Any safety concerns identified in the site assessments are also minor, and can include loose equipment, missing railings, or compacted playground surfaces. Prioritized New Amenity Construction The highest scoring priorities for new amenity construction are playgrounds, canoe/kayak launches, soft surface and paved trails, and outdoor fitness areas.These all have high equity scores, have been identified as priorities by the community, are highly feasible, and have low project costs. The scoring for the projects can be seen in Table 5.7. Prioritized Un/Under-Developed Parks The City has over 40 each of un-and under-developed park sites. By overlaying the Composite Park Equity Map with these park sites,the parks with the greatest impact,and thus priority,are identified. High priority underdeveloped Local parks are: Level Green Park, Oak Springs Park, Salem Village Park, Seatack North Park. Please note, Level Green Park is scheduled for a $4.5 million renovation which will transform it into a City-Wide park, based on the type and diversity of amenities that will be constructed in the park. Refer to Map 5.1 for the location assessment of priority local parks. High priority underdeveloped City-Wide parks are Salem Woods Park, Marshview Park, and Carolanne Farms. High priority undeveloped local parks are Margate Ave. Park,Amhurst Park,Thalia Trace Oaks Park, and County Haven.There are no undeveloped City-Wide parks located in a high priority area. Refer to Map 5.2 for the location assessment of priority City-Wide parks. t VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 153 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 5.1// Priority Local Parks for Development 4 3 e .- N 15 Pote F t Na' fj • n o � k r City Council Districts ° Composite Equity Need O" Ir j Park FvrWiap.Park$cgisp# J Na'M+bl C7 O : �4 i❑ 6 os 1404 1 ° n� tl ^,r • °.2 0 5. 0..: W 13 � e ..► �, :' w � �as wanM°°rq i i 4 9 i k LEGEND 025 H-r-aPanPak V_vc :0 Llaae:{3evebpea PO�k+ 3 _-dr Y;yra ra Pan S Fan 26 Sy—1-t Park le t'-xtls Pan 27 Rmemat F- ,WL6t Pad Magem A.Fan 27 Lwn—Bragg Cmek Par}, • Un4eYelooecd Parki Lsaal<DwhA 28 RgflM+P.1 F .st Pad 3 Than Oaks Park 28 Rw^er,Hegfls Parcel P k 29 Pax R1*P k st*.ew Faev Parch' 29 Woxls O Pmey G-e Pad vrrg o Bench Park:. t P K Ak-4"P a A —Pan 30 Bulkngta;NWhanl Paco 7 c .!"r;vs 31 CM—Pwr NMI;P;ah P—Dke kt-Eas:Parts 3' Cewary Hover. 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Further prioritization is recommended to focus on improving City-Wide type parks. Virginia Beach has a greater shortfall of City-Wide type parks than Local type parks,so addressing this need first is a priority. From an impact perspective, City-Wide parks have more amenities, specialty amenities, and reach a larger number of people than Local parks. While City-Wide parks are more expensive to build, their return on investment is greater. Prioritized Park Land Acquisition The acquisition of additional park land will likely be necessary to resolve park acreage level of service shortfalls, meet public need, and address equity now as the City's population continues to grow,even with using alternative solutions to purchasing. It is estimated that even with implementing alternative solutions like partnerships, reclassification, and infill development of Special Use and Natural Area parks, an additional 121 acres of local park land and 992 acres of City-Wide park land will be needed by 2036. Districts 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 face shortfalls of local park acreage and Districts 1, 3,4, 6, 7, 8, 9,and 10 face shortfalls of City-Park land.There is the potential for District 3 to address shortfalls through existing park acreages.The areas where additional Local Park land and City-Wide Park land could be acquired and address access equity are shown on Map 5.3 and Map 5.4. Parks are not required to be built in every one of the outlined areas, these are guidelines to focus the search for land for however many are necessary. Prioritized Water Access Points Providing additional water access, such as boat ramps, canoe/kayak launches, boardwalks, piers, fishing access, or scenic viewing, is a priority for Virginia Beach. Map 5.5 analyzes all existing parks and undeveloped parks to identify which parks have water access and which sites could support new water access. Priority sites were identified based on water adjacency, distance from existing water access, and the Composite Equity Need Analysis. Underdeveloped parks that could potentially support water access development are Salem Woods Park, Oak Springs Park, Lamplight Manor Park, and Rosemont Forest Park. The undeveloped Margate Ave. Park may also be able to support a water access features,which should be explored during site master planning. 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Pwk IS S.O dChew Pak 12 !andstowr•:.akes Pmk 1T Nattrgx Pan 36 PdvasA A, Words Perce F.R.P—I 1 13 L.14 tmr Wh doors Wea!P* 15 Prtraeniy Paa 39 i 0.W P—Pan "YA*eta&eoch Green.rtx,� 20 murder Poem Pack as &*w Nad n M.0 Park 19 $'—tdd90 Nedh Paa 10 '1r—,R—Rd➢w¢ Xt• j it Red Wug P 15 Fes Fire Park 20 Ltiean,a+a5 Nndh Pmk Rives Oaks Par,' 21 C CIaks Pan W Ghaasmrn±Cakea SWth PIA21 Carvx Oaa PaA .. 23 Wooda CXA4a Pa i7 Sd9adoon Pads 22 T40,T—Oak,Park s:Wa1er Se 7. 24 Seatack 1snMS Park .'.23 wua j Pv SVey Paa 24 L.Wiw;Ukas SWh Pmk West PRIORITY Arc + WATER ACCESS POINTS '.. UNDERDEVELOPED/ UNDEVELOPED Qiy NEED OVERLAY :_ .. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 159 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy 5.4 IMPLEMENTATION AND BUDGET PLAN Implementation planning takes recommendations made in earlier sections and converts them into tangible results. The plan includes prioritization of recommendations and a phased cost estimate. The goal of the plan is to identify the most efficient way to sequence and fund the priority recommendations to balance increased equity of services, citizen needs, and City resources. Refer to Appendix J for additional information. IMPLEMENTATION PHASING Phasing is determined by overlaying equity needs and shortfalls, City goals, public need, project cost, feasibility,and order of repairs over the list of recommendations for sustaining the parks system.The result is a 10-year phasing plan to implement key park priority improvements. For example, recommendations that address safety, code or access,or could be implemented easily with low cost are categorized into the short-term time frame, to be completed within the next 5 years. Projects that involve in-depth consideration, compilation of larger funding amounts, and extended demographic shifts or long-range planning are categorized in the long-term time frame,the next 11-15 years. Recommendations that should be addressed in the short-term, or the next 0-5 years, are safety and accessibility improvements, lifecycle replacement and maintenance backlog, the construction of high- priority amenities, and the development and investment in priority City-Wide parks. Recommendations that should be addressed in the mid-term, or the next 6-10 years, are park appearance, continuation of lifecycle replacement and maintenance backlog, construction of high-and medium-priority amenities,and the investment in priority Local and City-Wide parks. Recommendations that should be addressed in the long term,over the next 11-15 years,include all recommendations in the mid-term category as well as park land acquisition.Refer to Table 5.9 for a summary spreadsheet of phasing recommendations and associated costs, and Appendix J for the full detailed list of projects in each phase. Phasing Plan SHORT-TERM MID-TERM LONG-TERM Recommendations that Address safety,code • Park appearance Projects that involve in-depth consid- or access,or could be implemented easily • Continuation of lifecycle replacement and p y eration,compilation of larger funding with low cost. maintenance backlog amounts,and extended demographic and medium-Safety and accessibility Improvements •The construction of high- shifts or long-range planning. • hec replacement and maintenance backlog •The investment in priority local and city- • All recommendations in the mid-term T •The construction priority amenities of high-priority amenities „ride parks category •The development and investment in priority • Park land acquisition city-wide parks The order of recommendations should be reviewed every year to reflect budgets, staffing levels, new policies, usage trends, citizen demand, and metrics associated with equity goals. Phasing may shift if opportunities arise to implement recommendations sooner than listed in this plan.To track and stay on top of changing priorities and need, the Park Needs and Development Strategy Plan should be updated every five years and coordinated with other city departments and planning documents. ANALYSIS OF COST An important piece of the plan is to determine how much to budget for the recommended improvements identified in the conditions assessments, shortfalls identified in the Level of Service analysis, and the VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 160 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy recommended system-wide improvements. The Department is currently facing a maintenance backlog in parks and recreation facilities of over $30 million, with an anticipated $227.8 million of lifecycle replacement costs required over the next 10 years. Further investment beyond this is required to expand recreational offerings within existing parks and develop new parks and open space to meet the public's needs and to provide a world-class parks system.A comprehensive assessment of capital investment costs with an achievable implementation plan is essential for CIP planning. The cost analysis in this report shows gross approximate figures and is not intended to be used for specifical financial determinations. The purpose of this analysis is to provide the Department enough information to initiate discussion related to priorities and funding planning. Methodology The general approach to preparing this section was to identify current and proposed costs, including lifecycle and capital costs. Lifecycle cost are expenses incurred to maintain and improve a park or facility to prevent it from falling into disrepair,and then to replace the amenity once it reaches the end of its lifecycle. Capital costs are typically larger expenses for one-time improvements or new additions. The full spreadsheet of costs is presented in Appendix J. Costs were prepared using a menu of facilities developed in the Needs Assessment and put forth in the recommendations. Costs do not include any existing CIP line items,except for the Virginia Beach Trail. The lifecycle costs are based on a Departmental inventory of all amenities. Existing facility improvements estimates of probable costs are in order of magnitude based on observations during site conditions assessments. Proposed improvements, including park land and open space acquisition and development, are based on shortfalls identified in the Level of Service Analysis. The cost of feature and amenity improvements is an approximation based on current material and project costs. The actual cost of a feature will vary dependent on -` - site condition,level of service provided, and local construction environment. The accumulated costs developed for the proposed features does not include site specific planning costs such as utilities, entrance roads, amenities, ,` . surveying, meriting, or engineering fees. A contingency of 25% was added to cover these costs. Ribbon cutting at Pine Meadow Park. Costs have been classified into seven categories, to aid in understanding of project scope and in preparation of funding resources. The categories are existing facility improvements, lifecycle replacement, amenity construction to meet the 15-year Level of Service standards, construction of undeveloped parks, development of underdevelopment parks, new park land acquisition, and the previously planned project of the Virginia Beach Trail. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 161 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Detailed cost estimates and planning studies will need to be prepared for each proposed park and facility as the City commits to implementation.The estimated cost of developing existing undeveloped and under- developed park sites is based on meeting the minimum level of Virginia Beach park development standards. It is likely that many parks will be developed with additional amenities to meet the LOS shortfalls or needs of the adjacent neighborhood, resulting in a higher capital investment amount than identified in this estimate. Costs for each improvement type are categorized into short term (0-5 years), mid-term (6-10 years), and long term (11-15 years) implementation phases. Projects were categorized based on the factors described in the phasing and priority ranking methods described earlier in this chapter. Overview of Costs Implementing all recommendations within the plan will require significant funding resources.The order of magnitude estimate of probable cost is$837,650,000, calculated in 2024 dollars. Based on inflation, labor costs, material cost variability, and other factors,the actual implemented construction cost will be higher. The identified priority projects were phased into three categories, short-, mid-, and long-term projects. Total estimate order of magnitude cost for the prioritized projects over a 15-year period is $483,630,000. The cost in each phase is stepped, with the smallest amount in the short-term phases and the largest estimated cost in the long-term category, to allow the City to plan funding strategies and project development for larger scale projects. Refer to Table 5.9 for more detail on the recommended funding for different project types in each of the three phases. These costs are significantly Table 5.8 // Virginia Beach Park Recommendations greater than the Department's Order of Magnitude Estimate of Total Probable Cost current operating budget or - planned CIP projects. Addressing Recommendation Cost funding shortfalls will become a Existing facility improvements $18,440,000 balancing act between increasing Lifecycle Replacement(10-year) $227,810,000 funding requests from the City, Amenity construction(15 year LOS) $268,410,000 asking residents to help pay for Undeveloped Parks $57,310,000 Underdeveloped Parks $14,130,000 the amenities they are New park land acquisition and development $191,550,000 requesting, and identifying new Planned Project:Virginia Beach Trail $60,000,000 sources of money. These new Grand Total Cost of Recommendations $837,650,000 sources may be bonds, tax Note. VB Trail project cost does not include$15M of federal grant money awarded in 2024 increases, development based- proffers, new or increased user fees, or corporate partnerships that are not currently in place. The Parks and Recreation Department has pursued partnerships with other City departments in the past, and should continue to foster such opportunities to mutually achieve goals through diversified resource investment into a project, including land resources, easements,funding, and special services. It is important to allocate additional maintenance funding to support capital expenditures and system expansions.These cost estimates do not include additional maintenance funding that will be required. Table 5.9 // Virginia Beach Park Recommendations Order of Magnitude Estimate of Probable Cost- 15-year Phased Priority Implementation VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 162 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Virginia Beach • • • Estimate of Probable Cost - Phased Prioritization Short-Term Mid-Term Long-Term Recommendation (0-5 years) (6-10 years) (11-15 years) Existing facility improvements $7,090,000 $4,460,000 $4,090,000 Lifecycle Replacement(10-year) $79,110,000 $79,110,000 $69,590,000 Amenity construction(15 year LOS) $11,410,000 $44,530,000 $72,180,000 Undeveloped Parks $5,040,000 $11,450,000 $16,930,000 Underdeveloped Parks $2,820,000 $3,030,000 $1,560,000 New park land acquisition $14,230,000 Planned Project:Virginia Beach Trail $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $40,000,000 Total Cost of Recommendations $116,470,000 $152,580,000 $218,580,000 RecommendationsGPWTotal Cost of 000 Note: VB Trail project cost does not include$15M of federal grant money awarded in 2024 The Department should maintain and expand pursuit of grant funding whenever possible. It should be noted that, with limited exceptions, grant funding cannot support parks and recreation improvements on a system-wide scale or for the longterm. Also, please note that these estimates in this report represent 2024 dollars. Costs will need to be re- examined in subsequent years for increases in material and labor costs and inflation. Funding Strategies Municipal parks and recreation agencies across the United States today have learned to manage revenue options, especially with the limited availability of tax dollars. The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department can no longer rely on taxes as their sole revenue option and have developed new revenue sources/options to help support capital and operational needs. Virginia Beach has learned to use Parks and Recreation facilities, amenities, programs, and events to generate revenue and support economic development.Virginia Beach recognizes that people will drive for quality recreation facilities such as sports complexes, recreation centers, and tournaments, if the facilities/events are professionally managed and properly marketed. To continue to build and maintain the Parks and Recreation system,funding should be pursued for capital investments, such as those presented in this plan. It is recommended that Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation continue to collaborate with the City's Departments of Budget and Management Services and Finance to identifythe specific capital project needs and the necessary funding strategies to meetthe needs on an annual basis. Some, if not all, of these sources should be considered as an option to support the capital and operational needs of the Department. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 163 ft___% Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy While numerous funding strategies are listed below,due to the size and scope of the need, anything other than a general obligation bond, new dedicated funding, or significant federal grants are not going to substantially reduce the need as it exists today. Funding Strategies Currently Utilized The department currently utilizes an extensive list of funding strategies to fund capital improvement projects that include: • Dedicated funding • Referendum $.03476 Real Estate Tax for recreation centers only • Outdoor Initiative$.0047 Real Estate Tax for parks, special use facilities,greenways, natural areas, tennis courts, athletic field lighting, and playground renovations. • Open Space Initiative$.0044 Meal Tax for open space acquisition • Special Revenue Fund for recreation centers and contractual obligations (golf courses and Lynnhaven Boat Ramp& Beach Facility) • General Fund for bikeways and trails, park infrastructure replacement, special use facilities, and emergency repairs and Sportsplex • Charter Bonds for Sportsplex and trail renovations • Federal,state,and local grants for trails, boat ramp,and park improvements • Developer cash-in-lieu to meet the Open Space Requirement • Land Leases/concessions*for leases of land, cell towers, and concessions • Various user fees* • Parking fees to support special events,festivals, and sports tournaments • Permit fees for picnic shelters, sports fields, and special events • Program and membership fees for programs, recreation center memberships, athletics, childcare, etc. * Offset operating expenses Other sources • Business/resident Donations from corporations and private citizens are accepted to support specific improvements and amenities • Nonprofit organizations provide support for green space and parks in various ways through volunteers/community service workers • Corporate sponsorships fund a component, or all the cost of an event, program, or activity based on their name being associated with the service and are typically title sponsors, presenting sponsors,associate sponsors, product sponsors, or in-kind sponsors • Adopt-a-Programs are two-year commitments for individuals, organizations, groups, businesses, and families who perform a minimum of one cleanup every other month maintaining a specific area of a park or an amenity. • Advertising revenue from the sale of ads in the parks and athletic fields VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 164 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Funding Strategy Utilized for the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation (VBPRF) The VBPRF operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, working on behalf of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation, to raise needed dollars to support its vision and operational needs. Funds raised by the foundation are tax-exempt. • Promote specific causes,activities,or issues the Department needs to address and offer a variety of means to fund projects, including capital campaigns, gifts catalogs, fundraisers, endowments, sales of park-related memorabilia,etc. • Private donations may be received in the form of cash, land, facilities, recreation equipment, art, or in-kind services • Estate donations such as wills, estates, and trusts may also be dedicated for use in developing and/or operating facilities and park infrastructure Funding Strategy Opportunities • Tourism Investment Program(TIP) receives dedicated revenue streams to fund tourism and other economic vitality related operating costs and capital projects. Revenues in this fund are primarily generated from 5%of the hotel tax and$1 of the$2 Hotel Flat Tax, 1.06%of the meal tax,$.05 per pack of the cigarette tax, and 100%of the amusement tax • Tourism Advertising Program (TAP) receives dedicated revenue streams to fund tourism advertising. Revenues in this fund are primarily generated from $1 of the $2 Hotel Flat Tax, 1% hotel tax, and .5%of the meal tax • Request General Obligation Bond Referendum for park facilities only • Increase the percentage of Outdoor Initiative Real Estate Tax for parks, special use facilities, greenways, natural areas,tennis courts,athletic field lighting, and playground renovations. Of these potential new funding strategy opportunities, securing a general obligation bond will secure the significant quantity of funding required for the 10-year investment in developing the priorities identified in this report.A 1.28 cent increase will result in $100,000,000 in bond funding, while a 1.63 cent increase will result in$150,000,000 in bond funding. Further investigation would be required before issuing a bond referendum to determine what the public's key interests and priorities are, which may include recreation centers as well as park facilities. The bond will likely need to account for some special interest groups and projects outside of only park facilities to secure an affirmative vote by the public. Increasing the percentage of Outdoor Initiative Real Estate Tax will open up an expanded and consistent revenue stream immediately. This has the advantage of supporting more immediate needs, as well as sustained funding for ongoing maintenance, lifecycle replacement, and park improvements. These funding strategies address the capital investment and may also cover park and amenity maintenance and lifecycle replacement, but with the expansion of the park system there is also increase staffing and operations cost.The Department must consider funding sources to address this increased inventory of park facilities to continue high quality service to its citizens post construction. NMI VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 165 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy r.4F m Sunset at Virginia Beach. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 166 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy This page has intentionally been left blank. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 167 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Virginia Beach Planning Commission October 08, 2025 City Council Chambers Formal Hearing, 12:00 p.m. Public Meeting Item #13 City of Virginia Beach Recommendation: RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Discussion Mr. Coston: Thank you. Item 13, city of Virginia Beach,an ordinance to adopt and incorporate, through the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan, this is Park's Needs Assessment. Mr. Morris: Good afternoon, Chair, Vice Chair, members of the Commission. I'm Chad Morris with Parks and Recreation,Planning Design and Development Administrator. Thank you for putting this on the consent agenda. We're excited about this long-range plan. This is an implementation strategy for the next 15 years. It's going to be our guiding principles on how we develop park sites,take care of the assets that we have. We're looking at things through an equity lens,and gives us guidance on where we can put our resources in,that'll meet the best needs of the community. And once again,thank you for your recommendation for consent. Mr. Coston: Thank you. Is there any objection to this item being placed on the consent agenda? Hearing none, we have asked Commissioner Camp to read this item into the record. Mr.Camp:The Park System Needs Assessment and Development Strategy,dated 2024,is a long- range plan intended to develop the city's parks and open space system as one of the foremost in the nation,over a fifteen-year implementation action plan. It prioritizes equity as the basis and lens to evaluate opportunities for investment in the system,and guide the city's CIP budget process.No opposition has been raised to this plan and therefore we are recommending that it be on the consent agenda. This is following a four-year extensive public engagement process. Thank you. (The following dialogue reflects the discussion to approve the consent agenda in its entirety, which may not have directly followed the above discussion in this document) Mr. Coston: Thank you, sir. Madam Chair,that was the last item on the consent agenda. Planning Commission places the following applications on the consent agenda. Items for records of minutes. Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, and 13. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you, Vice Chair. Do I have a motion to approve by consent, as read by the vice chair? Mr. Plumlee: I would like to note my abstention from item 4. 1 think we're going to ask that after,but I'm beating you to the punch.And I do move to approve with also the abstentions noted by Commissioner Camp in the minute portion of the consent agenda. Ms. Cuellar: And is there a second? Ms. Schoonover: I second. Ms. Cuellar: So,we have a motion for approval by Commissioner Plumlee for the consent agenda,with his notation of the abstention for the letter that is on file. We have a second by Commissioner Schoonover. Madam Clerk: The vote is open. By recorded vote of 10 to 0,with all aforementioned abstentions and minutes, items 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12,and 13 have been recommended for approval by consent. Ms. Cuellar: Thank you very much. If you had an application that was on the consent agenda, your request will now be scheduled for an upcoming city council meeting. Staff will contact you about the date. For those applicants on the consent agenda,thank you for your participation. You may remain at the meeting, either virtually or in person,but you're also free to leave. Our next order of business is the regular agenda. Vote Tally Commission Member AYE 10 NAY ABS 0 ABSENT 0 Anderson X B ler X Camp X Cromwell X Coston X Cuellar X Hi en X Mauch X Plumlee X Schoonover X M. APPOINTMENTS • ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION • AUDIT COMMITTEE • BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION • BEACHES AND WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMISSION • CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION • COMMUNITY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM • COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD • DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD • EASTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AUTHORITY • GREEN RIBBON COMMITTEE • HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION • INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD • OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE • MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE • PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION • PERSONNEL BOARD • PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD • RESORT ADVISORY COMMISSION • TRANSITION AREA/ INTERFACILITY TRAFFIC AREA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE • VIRGINIA BEACH CANNABIS ADVISORY TASK FORCE • VIRGINIA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION • WETLANDS BOARD 0. NEW BUSINESS P. ADJOURNMENT J CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH A R SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS C O K S B H S S E C U O S DATE:01/06/2026 PAGE: 1 R U T N H C L M H C R A H w U M E H G E M R U I C I D N E R M M O L L C N Y L S E I O U M S AGENDA H G E E O E C N S A O ITEM# SUBJECT MOTION VOTE I S R Y N N K D E N N 1. CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING A. ATLANTIC AVENUE TASK FORCE Julie Brenman,Chief REPORT Operating Officer— Fountainworks Michael Mauch,Co- Chair—Atlantic Avenue Task Force Bill Gambrell,Co- Chair—Atlantic Avenue Task Force Il. CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING A. PENDING PLANNING ITEMS Kaitlen Alcock, Planning Administrator III.-VI. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION CERTIFIED 1 1-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y A-F G. MINUTES APPROVED 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 1. INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS December 2,2025 2 INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS APPROVED 10-0 Y A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y December 9,2025 B S T A I N E D H. PUBLIC HEARING 1. CHANGE THE POLLING LOCATIONS FOR NO SPEAKERS PRECINCT 0002&PRECINCT 0108; CHANGE THE CENTRAL ABSENTEE PRECINCT&RELOCATE THE OFFICE OF THE VOTER REGISTRAR Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art ("MOCA")to Virginia Beach Middle School The Gala 417 to All Saints'Episcopal Church Virginia Beach Municipal Center at 2449 Princess Anne Road,Building 14 to 500 Studio Drive (Requested by the Virginia Beach Electoral Board J.1. Ordinance to AMEND City Code Section 2-85 ADOPTED,BY 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y re leave carryover CONSENT J.2. Ordinance to AMEND City Code Section 2- ADOPTED,BY 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 105 re re-employment CONSENT J.3. Ordinance to AUTHORIZE extension of the ADOPTED,BY 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y employment contract for the City Manager CONSENT (Requested by the City Council) J CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH A R SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS C O K S B H S S E C U O S DATE:01/06/2026 PAGE: 2 R U T N H C L M H C R A H W U M E H G E M R U I C I D N E R M M O L L C N Y L S E I O U M S AGENDA H G E E O E C N S A O ITEM# SUBJECT MOTION VOTE 1 S R Y N N K D E N N J.4. Resolution to PROVIDE for the issuance and ADOPTED,BY 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y sale of General Obligation Public CONSENT Improvement Bonds,in the maximum amount of$163-Million and PROVIDE for the form, details and payment thereof re authorized public improvements J.S. Ordinance to AUTHORIZE one(1)full-time ADOPTED,BY I1-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y pharmacist position within the FY 2025-26 CONSENT Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)Operating Budget J.6. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE an additional ADOPTED,BY 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y $496,432 from the fund balance of the CONSENT Chesopeian Colony Dredging Special Service District Special Revenue Fund to the FY 2025- 26 Capital Improvement Program("CIP")for Capital Project#100277,"Chesopeian Colony Neighborhood Dredging 11"re design costs J.7. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE ADOPTED,BY 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y $25,283 from the Virginia Department of CONSENT Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)to the FY 2025-26 Human Services Operating Budget re Forensic Discharge Planning programs J.B. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE ADOPTED,BY 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y $10,203 from the Virginia Beach Police CONSENT Foundation to the FY 2025-26 Police Department Operating Budget re K-9 facility improvements .9. Ordinance to TRANSFER$375,921 within the ADOPTED,BY 11-0 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Department of Public Utilities from the Water CONSENT and Sewer Enterprise Fund Reserve for Contingencies to the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget re arbitrage rebate payment to the Internal Revenue Service for 2020 revenue bonds K. APPOINTMENTS RESCHEDULED B Y C O N S E N S U S ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION AUDIT COMMITTEE BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION BEACHES AND WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMISSION CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION COMMUNITY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD EASTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AUTHORITY HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD RESORT ADVISORY COMMISSION VIRGINIA BEACH CANNABIS ADVISORY TASK FORCE J CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH A R SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONS C O K S B H S S E C U O S DATE:01/06/2026 PAGE: 3 R U T N H C L M H C R A H W U M E H G E M R U I C I D N E R M M O L L C N Y L S E I O U M S AGENDA H G E E O E C N S A O ITEM# SUBJECT MOTION VOTE I S R Y N N K D E N N APPOINTMENTS(CONTINUED) VIRGINIA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WETLANDS BOARD L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS M. NEW BUSINESS N. 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