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JANUARY 20, 2026 INFORMAL AND FORMAL SESSION MINUTES
C UR.hAltoH VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia JANUARY20,2026 Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL MEETING in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Council Members Present: Stacy Cummings Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Michael F. Berlucchi—Arrived at 2:05 P.M. Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman - Vacation o' U Cityof Virginia Beach 9q�s 0�0 Op DUR NAt\".�'� Joashua"Joash"F.Schulman VirginiaBeach.gov District 9 MUNICIPAL CENTER,BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000 CELL:(757)840-1291 JSCHULMAN(dVBGOV.COM January 16, 2026 Dear Colleagues, I will be unable to attend the City Council meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as I will be out of the country. Sincerely, G py� �C� Jo shua"Joash"F. Schulman Cc: City Clerk City Attorney City Manager FOIA Officer 2 CITY COUNCILS BRIEFINGS GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE ITEM#77903 2:02 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed Brent McKenzie, Legislative Affairs Director. Mr. McKenzie expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made apart of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. McKenzie for the presentation. January 20, 2026 2026 General Assembly Week 1 2026 Ti' meline Today's update: • Key dates and organizing information • Status of Legislative Agenda items • Policy Priorities • Affordable Housing • Economic Development • Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Impacts • Land Use • Legislation of interest Goal oftoday's presentation is to provide an update on the General Assembly session 2 2026 General • 2026 is a 60-day "long" session; (46 days in odd-numbered years) • Session began January 14th • Passage of 4 Constitutional Amendments • Marriage Equality; Restoration of voting rights; Reproductive Rights; Congressional Redistricting • Filing deadline for budget amendments was January 16th • Filing deadline for legislation is January 23rd at 3:00 pm • Virginia Municipal League Local Government Day, February 5th • Crossover; February 18th • Chamber of origin to complete work on its Budget; February 26th • Sine die; Saturday March 14th • Reconvene Session; Wednesday April 22nd frt d' W�u Comlll * ttee Assign • Delegate Alex Askew o Appropriations, Counties-Cities-Towns, Education • Delegate Rob Bloxom o Privileges & Elections, General Laws, Appropriations, Agriculture • Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler o Education, Labor & Commerce, Privileges & Elections (Vice-Chair) • Delegate Michael Feggans o Labor & Commerce, Public Safety, Transportation • Delegate Barry Knight o Counties-Cities-Towns, General Laws, Transportation • Delegate Anne Ferrell Tata o Counties-Cities-Towns, Education • Senator Christie New Craig o Education & Health, General Laws &Tech, Rules • Senator Bill DeSteph o Commerce & Labor, Privileges & Elections, Rehab & Social Services, Transportation • Senator Aaron Rouse o Privileges & Elections (Chair), Commerce & Labor, Fin ws Rules 4 Ah • • • M • M Charter Amendments Bill & Patron Status Protecting the Blue Line HB 1328 Tata • Referred to Counties, Cities, & Towns (CCT) SB 387 Craig • Referred Local Government 10:1 Election System HB 187 Convirs- • Referred to CCT Fowler Code Amendments Bill & Patron Status Cancer Screenings for HB 393 Askew Referred to Appropriations Public Safety EMS "Four for Life" funding HB 57 Feggans • Rereferred to Transportation Fire Programs Fund HB 394 Askew • Referred to Appropriations Subaquatic Vegetation HB 390 Askew • Referred to Agriculture subcommittee Menhaden Fishing Study HB 1048 & 1049 Carr • Pending SB ### Marsden "Pop-Up" Event Zones HB 778 Thornton • Pending 10-1 General Law HB 168 Askew • CCT SB 51 Rouse 0 Local Government Patron Ii Bill number & Summary Status Bennett HB 4: Creates a framework for localities to reserve affordable housingb General Laws -Parker ! exercising a right of first refusal p y Thomas HB 196; Establishes a Fund to provide financial assistance to Appropriations Local governments for expanding or improving public infrastructure needed to support new residential development through the construction or installation of a project Reid HB 183; Includes townhouses in the definition of single-family residence for Appropriations purposes of the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Plan Act and increases (i) the aggregate amount of principal that can be contributed to a first-time home buyer savings account from $50,000 to $100,000 Thomas HB 164; Housing for local employees; grants for homeownership. CCT Eliminates the $25k cap a locality is permitted to grant to an employee McPike I SB 74; Authorizes any locality in the Commonwealth to provide for an Local Affordable Dwelling Unit program. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1 , Government 2027. Price I HB 15 and SB 48; Increases the mandatory waiting period for a landlord to General Laws Rouse I pursue remedies for termination of the rental agreement from five days to 14 days. Feggans HB 174: Eliminates the requirement that the reason for breaking the lease is General Laws Less than 60-days away ah Olga Patron Bill number & Summary Status Carroll Foy SB 25 and HB 67; Department of Energy; workforce development in Commerce & offshore wind industry. 1 Labor Feggans Directs the Director of the Department of Energy to identify and develop training resources to advance workforce development in the offshore wind industry in the Commonwealth. Locke Child Care More Affordability Appropriations Caron Foy HB 18 and S133: Establishes the Employee Child Care Assistance Pilot McClure Program Aird HB 211 : Universal Head Start Plan Simonds HB 259: Home-Based Child Care Provider Start-Up Grants Gardner HB 403: Creates a tax credit for child care-related expenses Rasoul HB 275 and SB 10: Reduces the age that someone is allowed to Commerce & participate in an apprenticeship program to 16 provided that the child (i) ; Labor Suetterlein is an apprentice registered pursuant to relevant law; (ii) is employed in a ' work-training program administered pursuant to relevant law; or (iii) has obtained an industry certification, license, or other verifiable proof of competency for the work being performed. Tata HB 366: Allows grants from the Virginia Military Community I Appropriations Infrastructure Grant Program to be awarded to projects without federal i funding Glass HB 1248: Establishes the Creative Economy Grant Program Pending � • • . • • • i i • • A • . Patron Bill number & Summary Status McNamara, HB 13 and 703 & SB 9; Eliminates the remaining one percent local grocery tax Finance Tata & beginning on July 1 , 2026. The bill requires an equivalent amount of revenue to be distributed to cities and counties on a monthly basis in compensation for Suetterlein the lost tax revenue. SB 9 has a delayed effective date of January 1 , 2027. McPike SB 66; Authorizes all counties and cities to hold a referendum on a 1 % sales Finance tax increase for school construction Boysko SB 2; Establishes a mandatory paid family and medical leave insurance Commerce program with benefits beginning January 1 , 2029. Under the program, benefits & Labor are paid to covered individuals for family and medical leave and funding for the program is provided through premiums assessed to employers and employees I beginning January 1 , 2028. Feggans & HB 175 and SB 8 seeks to close a loophole in the Veterans Tax exemption for Finance DeSteph surviving spouses Tran HB 1263 Eliminates the local option for collective bargaining and establishes a Pending Public Employee Relations Board N. Cole HB 412 requires a local governing body to meet or exceed the school division's Education budget of need Patron Bill number & Summary Status Simonds HB 262; Eliminates local authority to maintain minimum parking CCT requirements for new developments Cole HB 418; Zoning; manufactured housing. CCT Amends provisions that require localities to permit manufactured housing in areas zoned for agriculture by expanding such requirement to all zoning districts where site-built housing is allowed. Cohen HB 611 ; Zoning; development and use of accessory dwelling units. CCT Requires a locality to include in its zoning ordinances for single-family residential zoning districts accessory dwelling units as a permitted accessory use. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1 , 2027. Helmer HB 804 Statewide housing targets for localities. Requires localities to CCT increase their total housing stock by at least 7.5 percent over the five-year period beginning January 1, 2028. Helmer HB 816 Requires a locality to include provisions in its zoning ordinance Pending allowing for the by-right development and construction of multifamily residential uses on at least 75 percent of all land contained in commercial or business zoning district classifications, including any land contained in commercial or business zoning district classifications that allow for the by- right development and construction of single-family residential uses. J. Cole HB1279 Faith in Housing mandates zoning ordinances for all purposes shall Pending allow the by-right development and construction of housing on real property owned by religious organizations • I Patron Bill number & Summary Status Ward HB1 and SB1 Increases the minimum wage incrementally to $15 Commerce & Locke Labor Convirs- HB 5; Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. Commerce & Fowler Requires one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked for all employees. The bill Labor has a delayed effective date of July 1 , 2027. Sullivan HB 55; Noise abatement monitoring systems; local authority; civil penalties. Transportation Authorizes counties and cities in Planning Districts 8 (Northern Virginia Regional Commission) and 16 (George Washington Regional Commission) to place and operate noise cameras. Martinez HB 514; Establishes an outreach program to ensure military service members General Laws transitioning from military to civilian life and their family members can easily access federal, state, and local benefits and other programs and services available to them. McAuliff HB 505; Prohibits a member of a governing body of a locality from holding any other P & E position of employment with such locality Watts HB 475; Creates the Mass Violence Care Fund as a subfund within the Criminal Injuries Approps Compensation Fund for the purpose of reimbursing victims or claimants of mass subcomm violence for unreimbursed medical expenses related to a mass violence event. • I Patron Bill number & Summary Status Anthony HB1241 Establishes a workgroup to study transportation and infrastructure Gen needs of a Hampton Roads localities Laws Askew HJ 28 Establishes a workgroup to study extending light rail to the Oceanfront Pending VanValken SB 176; Elections; conduct of election; ranked choice voting; locally elected P&E offices; report. burg Expands the option to use ranked choice voting from only elections for county board of supervisors and city councils to any local governing body and requires the State Board of Elections to provide standards and to approve vote tabulating software for use with existing voting systems in elections conducted by ranked choice voting. Suetterlein SB 202; Elections; filling vacancies in county and city governing bodies. P&E Removes the ability to fill a vacancy in a county or city governing body by an interim appointment and requires that a special election be held to fill any such vacancy. Requires the local governing body to petition the court for a writ of special election within one day of the occurrence and for the court to promptly issue the writ for a special election no more than 45 days from the date the writ is issued, with extensions for special election dates that conflict with primary and general elections. Singh HB 1120; Directs VDOT to convene a work group make recommendations for Pending improving the safety of e-bikes, motorized skateboards and scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other motorized single-occupant vehicles Bill & Patron Summary HB 642 Krizek Retain authority to regulate local zoning and land use requirements Does not include option to hold referendum to opt-out of sales Prohibited: • Adopt ordinances regulating or prohibiting cultivation, processing, possession, sale, distribution, handling, transportation, consumption, use, advertising, or dispensing Allowed to adopt ordinances: • Prohibiting consumption or offering in public places (parks, playgrounds, sidewalks, etc.) or public school grounds • That decrease the minimum distance requirement (i) between retail marijuana stores and microbusinesses or (ii) between a retail marijuana store or microbusiness and any place of religious worship; hospital; school or college; playground or recreational facility; child day program; substance abuse treatment facility; or federal, state, or local government-operated facility • Which regulate cannabis businesses, including local zoning and business license/land use requirements • To set hours during which cannabis may be sold. Mandated: • Localities must tax any sale between 1 % to 3.5%. • Localities must notify, within 30 days, the CCA and any retail store of the tax ordinance 6 Em Bill & Patron Summary HB269 Reid Establishes a new vehicle definition: "Motorized mobility vehicle" means any vehicle with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground that is powered in whole or in part by an electric motor or internal combustion device and is designed to transport one or more persons. "Motorized mobility vehicles"shall be classified as follows: 1. "Class A" means any motorized mobility vehicle capable of traveling at speeds of no more than 25 miles per hour. 2. "Class B" means any motorized mobility vehicle capable of traveling at speeds in excess of 25 miles per hour and no more than 35 miles per hour. Designates a motorized mobility vehicle that travels in excess of 35 mph as a motorcycle Requires Class B to register with DMV like a moped Requires a drivers license to operate a Class B Requires every minor to wear a helmet for Class A or B Must be at least 16 to operate a Class B Prohibits the sale of a Class B vehicle to a minor Requires passing a training course prior to the purchase of a Class B 1 I 114! Bill & Patron Summary HB 978 Watts ]—Major tax changes have been proposed to support the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and transit agencies state-wide H B 1179 Tra n Changes include: Applying the sales tax to a set of services and digital products (not dedicated to transit) Creates a regional Highway Use Fee Applies sales tax to Transportation Network Company trips (Uber/Lyft) Creates a retail delivery tax of 50 cents per delivery Reduces the sales tax on retail products by .3% Eliminates the 1 % local tax on groceries I 1 • Patron Bill number & Summary Status Askew HJ 28 Establishes a workgroup to study extending light rail to the Oceanfront Pending VanValken SB 176; Elections; conduct of election; ranked choice voting; locally elected P&E offices; report. burg Expands the option to use ranked choice voting from only elections for county board of supervisors and city councils to any local governing body and requires the State Board of Elections to provide standards and to approve vote tabulating software for use with existing voting systems in elections conducted by ranked choice voting. Suetterlein SB 202; Elections; filling vacancies in county and city governing bodies. Removes the ability to fill a vacancy in a county or city governing body by an P&E interim appointment and requires that a special election be held to fill any such vacancy. Requires the local governing bodyto petition the court for a writ of special election within one day of the occurrence and for the court to promptly issue the writ for a special election no more than 45 days from the date the writ is issued, with extensions for special election dates that conflict with primary and general elections. Singh HB 1120; Directs VDOT to convene a work group make recommendations for Pending improving the safety of e-bikes, motorized skateboards and scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other motorized single-occupant vehicles IT ,a2 Discussion �l �, woo 16 Budget Patron Language Status Requests Virginia Beach Out of the first year of the budget, the City of Virginia Beach requests funding to Fire Department support VBFD's Urban Search &Rescue Task Forces (VATF-2) Virginia Beach Out of the first year of the budget,the City of Virginia Beach requests funding to Police support gun prevention violence, of which funding will go towards the City's Department Parks After Dark Program and to upgrade equipment needs that will support safety in neighborhoods Virginia Aquarium Out of the first year of the budget,the City of Virginia Beach requests funding to support the Virginia Aquarium's Stranding Program Virginia Aquarium The City of Virginia Beach supports the creation of a General Assembly workgroup to evaluate the Virginia Aquarium's future renovation and expansion City Manager's Out of the first year of the budget,the City of Virginia Beach requests additional Office support for the renovation of Courthouse office space in Building 10 . Patron Bill number & Summary Status Lopez HB 904; Department of Housing and Community Development; Pending Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund; post-disaster recovery; floodplain mitigation and resilience projects. Requires DHCD to amend its criteria for awarding money from the Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund to allow for moneys from the Fund to be used for post-disaster recovery projects that are consistent with the state floodplain management standards for state-owned buildings or Local floodplain standards, whichever are more stringent. o 4 ✓q ,' ", ,, va & ra' t a 3 CITY COUNCILS BRIEFINGS LIFENET HEALTH FOUNDATION OVERVIEW ITEM#77904 2:36 P.M. Mayor Dyer welcomed William Driscoll, Executive Director—Lifenet Health Foundation. Mr. Driscoll expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support and distributed copies of today's presentation, attached hereto and made apart of the record. Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Mr. Driscoll for the presentation. 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Y�LifeNet FOUNDATION h { HQ in Virginia Beach with a presence in 41 countries r yr�y �IIII� '= 14 offices worldwide, including 7 in Virginia Beach A y 2;V 1,500+ employees globally, including 900 in Virginia Beach 3,400+ Virginia donor families supported in 2025 OPO serves 5+ million Virginians & 70+ hospital partners U iA r How the Foundation Supports LifeNet Health's Mission Founded in 2001, the LifeNet Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) % charitable organization that raises funds to support: • LifeNet Health's Donor Family Services programs • Community outreach and awareness initiatives for organ and tissue donation • Research and development efforts advancing regenerative medicine 13 13 � 0 Y LifeNet FOUNDATION 215 Total Donor Total Patents � � �3 � Held Memorials Community ;xd ,a+ - EventspAt#ended ,..�' Dis ri - C�I.IR IMPACT IN 2025 Worldwide yµ FOUNDATION Lbs. Donated to Thanks2You Donor Fami .i.�� Supported Letters Received VA Food Banks �� � ° , v » ��� '� Tree of Life Celebr'c�ting ono����d�iTheir Legacy • y FamilyDonor• Donor Family Baseball Games j • 30 months of bereavement support, promoting hope, healing, and honoring donors' legacies through programs such as: • Tree of Life • Rose Bowl Parade Floragraph M y • Thanks2Ybu Letter Program • Donor Family ActionCommittees f • �Y�LifeNet Health � ;+. '' FOUNDATION O `S< a Community Outreach & ®� , y l Donation Awareness Engage with our communities by providing education, facility tours, increasing donation awareness, and honoring donors with hospital memorials. Recent initiatives include: • Research Education Program with Landstown STEM : High School • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Donor Memorial • Food Drive for Virginia Beach and Richmond • Give Life Every Advantage (GLEA) multi-channel 13 0 •;�1 donation awareness campaign ` r� LifeNet FOUNDATION ;ie Research & Development We advance innovation in regenerative medicine and expand global access through humanitarian programs, surgical training, and research initiatives, such as: • Surgical training trips to Uganda • Training and education for heart valve replacement surgery • Molecular-level brain mapping to improve treatment options for women • Research into mental illness to enhance diagnostics and therapy • Development of more effective treatment strategies for chronic pain LifeNet FOUNDATION The Power Brings . and v. Heating toMany in Need . .Y 0 Each year, organ donation gives 40,000+ A Americans a second chance at life. 40��+ " � . �` Tissue donation saves or heals more than 2.5 2 [J M+ million Americans annually. � o�ead)oPyss� NC3 , 3 Donation for research can improve millions of lives by advancing �'' j diagnostics and therapies for canr_er, autoimmune disorders, and �0 ❑� �• i genetic conditions. LifeNet Health' FOUNDATION �E WARh� • LifeNet FOUNDATION 44�Y 1 I Saving Lives. Restoring Health. ark Giving Hope. WI ,y 0 013 n �,. Seating for Wetlands Members: Cindy Hawks White, Chair Ben McFarlane, Vice Chair Updated January, 2026 Cindy Hawks Ben McFarlane White, Chair Emily Steinhilber Vice Chair James Vail Barton Dexter Jason Barney Paul Holley "NOTE: Do not move any seats if someone is absent. Leave their seat open. Stephen Ballard (Alternate) 4 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/DISCUSSIONANITMTIVES ITEM#77905 3:08 P.M. Mayor Dyer advised he received an inquiry from residents in Sandbridge regarding the forecast for the storm expected this weekend, recalling the past concerns with evacuation routes in the Sandbridge area, and asked City Manager Duhaney for an update on the proactive measures being taken. City Manager Duhaney advised heavy snowfall was predicted this past weekend, and in preparation, the City pre-treated the roads, however, the forecast was uncertain and there was no snow in the area. City Manager Duhaney advised the City will continue monitoring conditions closely, relying on local forecasts and an independent meteorologist, while proactively preparing for the potential storm this weekend. City Manager Duhaney advised Staff has staged resources and are ready to implement the Citys Snow Emergency Plan, if needed, and have evacuation routes planned for unique areas such as Sandbridge. Mayor Dyer advised last year he visited the Public Works facility off of Dam Neck Road and was impressed to see the amount of rock salt and trucks prepared to respond and expressed his appreciation to City Manager Duhaney and City Staff for their work managing such an extensive operation. January 20, 2026 5 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTSIDISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#77906 (Continued) Council Member Henley advised as the Virginia Beach VA250 Committee is preparing for the 2501" anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence in July and believes it is important to also recognize after it was signed in 1776,the Revolutionary War continued until 1781. Council Member Henley advised she has read the City's updated Comprehensive Plan where it references the need to maintain historical structures and areas and goes on to say it is probable that some historical sites have not yet been identified. Council Member Henley advised she has a historical site on her property which has not been recognized in the past that she would like to share with the Body. Council Member Henley advised Princess Anne County has been viewed as "Loyalists" and does not believe that is accurate, explaining a couple of years ago the City had a professor review the diary written by a Hessian soldier who represented the British and wrote about the Skirmish at James Plantation on February 15, 1781, determining the Skirmish took place on a plantation where the Target store is located today in Redmill. Council Member Henley explained the Skirmish was between Captain Ewall who commanded the Loyalists and Captain Amos Meeks who commanded the Princess Anne Militia. Council Member Henley advised the next day, on February 16, 1781,Captain Ewall and Captain Meeks had another confrontation further south, where the third Pungo Chapel was located and is now owned by Henley Farm and referred to as "Henley's at Pleasant Ridge". Council Member Henley advised she would like to have a ceremony at the site on February 16, 2026, to share the history of what occurred and in Princess Anne County during the Revolutionary War. Council Member Henley advised she is working on more details and will provide them once finalized. Mayor Dyer advised he would be happy to present a Proclamation at the event. Mayor Dyer encouraged Council Member Henley to connect with Jimmy Wood, Chair of the Virginia Beach VA250 Committee, noting that the Committee recently hosted a reenactment of the Skirmish at Kemp's Landing. Mayor Dyer emphasized that the initiative offers a meaningful opportunity to inspire renewed patriotism and to remind residents of the sacrifices made by those who came before. Council Member Remick suggested the Body should discuss the future of the Virginia Beach VA250 Committee, explaining it is part of the Virginia 250 Committee and is set to expire on July 5, 2026 Council Member Remick advised that although the 250'h Anniversary of 1776 marks a milestone, the Revolutionary War continued through 1781, and suggested there may be opportunities for the Committee to continue recognize other historical events and sites. Council Member Berlucchi advised Sheriff Holcomb has authorized a special patch for his Deputies to wear on their uniforms in honor ofAmerica's 250`h Anniversary as a sign ofpatriotism. January 20, 2026 6 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#7790 7 (Continued) Council Member Berlucchi advised last Friday he and Council Member Remick attended the Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation (VBCDC) Retreat and is pleased to report the VBCDC remains committed to continue its mission focused on affordable housing for residents. Council Member Berlucchi expressed his appreciation to the VBCDC Members and supporting Staff who are working very hard to make transformational changes. January 20, 2026 7 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#77908 (Continued) Council Member Berlucchi advised last Saturday he attended the Plaza Volunteer Rescue Station's Annual Officer and Banquet Ceremony, expressing appreciation for the dedication of the volunteers and professional staff who serve the community in challenging and often traumatic circumstances. Council Member Berlucchi recognized the commitment and sacrifices made by first responders, as well as their specialized training and service during critical moments. Council Member Berlucchi commended Terry Gates and his maintenance team in the mechanic shop for ensuring the ambulances are running reliably and concluded by noting their theme this year is "U.S.A."in honor ofAmerica's 250`h anniversary. January 20, 2026 8 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTSIDISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES ITEM#77909 (Continued) Council Member Ross-Hammond advised she had a very eventful week and shared the following comments: - Attended the Urban League of Hampton Roads 42"d Annual MLK Community Celebration and complimented Mayor Dyer on his opening remarks. Council Member Ross-Hammond advised Martin Luther King Jr. III made an unexpected appearance and she was grateful to have her picture taken with him. - Attended several inaugural activities throughout the weekend, emphasizing her appreciation for the diverse and inclusive atmosphere. - Attended the Virginia Symphony Orchestra tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., where she delivered welcome remarks. January 20, 2026 9 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTSIDISCUSSIONIINITIATIVES ITEM#779I0 (Continued) Council Member Jackson-Green praised the Urban League of Hampton Roads 42"d Annual MLK Community Celebration, emphasizing the significance of Martin Luther King III's presence in the City is a powerful reflection of the City's diversity and what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked to achieve in America. Council Member Jackson-Green expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to meet Martin Luther King,Jr. III and shake his hand and thank him and his father for their dedication to the nation. Council Member Jackson-Green advised he also attended the Martin Luther King Jr. tribute at the Sandler Center where the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) and guests, including Earl Bynum and his choir, gave a free and incredible performance. Council Member Jackson-Green also commended the performance of a young cellist with the VSO for her remarkable talent and confidence in performing in front of such a large crowd. Council Member Jackson-Green expressed he is a champion of the City and believes it is on the cutting edge of what diversity looks like. January 20, 2026 10 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/DISCUSSIONIINITMTIVES ITEM#77911 (Continued) Council Member Remick advised with all of the activities already mentioned by the Body, last weekend also included large events at the Convention Center and 6,000 athletes at the Sports Center. Council Member Remick also wanted to remind the viewing public that Restaurant Week runs through January 26`". January 20, 2026 11 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS/DISCUSSION/INITIATIVES ITEM#77912 (Continued) Mayor Dyer complimented Stacy Parker from the Virginia Pilot who wrote an article featured on the front page of the paper recognizing the City for being ranked as the 52"d top destination in the world. January 20, 2026 12 AGENDA REVIEW SESSION ITEM#77913 3:31 P.M. BY CONSENSUS, the following shall compose the Legislative CONSENTAGENDA: 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 FY2025-26 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 repurchase of Agricultural Reserve Program Easements 5. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE$364,817 from the Fund Balance of the General Fund to provide an interest free loan to Sandbridge Rescue and Fire,Inc. repurchase of one(1) ambulance 6. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE$499,771 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice to the FY2025-26 Commonwealth's Attorney Operating Budget re two (2)full-time grant funded positions for prosecution of juvenile gun charges January 20, 2026 13 AGENDA REVIEW SESSION ITEM#77913 (Continued) BY CONSENSUS, the following shall compose the Planning CONSENT AGENDA: L. PLANNING: 1. IFLY VIRGINL4 BEACH/MEGDALAMBER,LLCfor an Alternative Compliance re request to operate temporary commercial parking lot at 2402 Pacific Avenue, Unit B and 2400 Pacific Avenue DISTRICT 6 2. COHEN RESIDENTIAL, LLC/BARBARA A. CASON, ET.AL.,for a Conditional Change of Zonin om 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 3. BRINK QUALITYCONSTRUCTION,LLC/CHINESE COMMASSOC OFHAMPTONETC. for a Conditional Chanof Zoning from a B-1 Neighborhood Business District& Conditional B- I Neighborhood Business District to Conditional A-18Apartment District re develop eighteen(18)- unit multifamily community at 722 Newtown Road DISTRICT 4 4. MICHAEL D. SIFEN, INC/ 1120 FIRST COLONL4L 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 5. MATTHEW FIRMS/MATTHEW& JESSICA FIRME for a Conditional Use Permit re home occupation at 1492 Back Bay Landing Road DISTRICT 2 6. ALLYSONHUFF/SINCAVAGE ENTERPRISESLLCfor a Conditional Use Permit reopen air market at 1136 Lynnhaven Parkway DISTRICT 3 7. LEGACYLAND, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re bulk storage yard at 525 Viking Drive, Unit B DISTRICT 3 8. JESSE RY4N/JESSE RYANAND NICOLE LEVITT for a Conditional Use Permit re short term rental at 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B DISTRICT 5 9. 215 4rh STREET, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re short term rental at 215 4`h Street DISTRICT 5 10. Ordinance to ADOPT and INCORPORATE into the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan 2016 re The Park System Needs Assessment and Development Strategy 2024 L.PLANNING: COUNCIL MEMBER REMICK FILED A DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS#1 AND#4 January 20, 2026 14 ITEM#77914 Mayor Robert M. Dyer entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A), Code of Virginia, as amended,for the following purpose: LEGAL MATTERS:Consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(8). • Disparity Study PUBLICLY-HELD PROPERTY. Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for public purpose; or of the disposition of publicly-held property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body pursuant to Section 2.2-3 711(A)(3). • District 2 • District 2 • District 2 • District 2 • District 6 • District 6 • District S • District 6 PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body pursuant to Section 2.2- 3 711(A)(1). • Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Authorities, Agencies and Appointees • Performance of Council Appointees to Boards, Commissions andlor Committees January 20, 2026 15 ITEM#77914 (Condnuea) Upon motion by Council Member Rouse,seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 3:36 P.M. Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Cal "Cash"Jackson-Green—Stepped out during vote Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman Break 3:36 P.M. — 3:47 P.M. Closed Session 3:47 P.M. — 5:56 P.M. January 20, 2026 16 FORMAL SESSION VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL JANUARY20,2026 6:00 P.M. Mayor Dyer called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL in City Council Chamber, City Hall, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Council Members Present: Michael E Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua E "Joash"Schulman - Vacation INVOCATION.• Mayor Dyer MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF"ERICA CITY COUNCIL DISCLOSURES: Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson DISCLOSED that she is a real estate agent affiliated with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services ("Howard Hanna'), who's Oceanfront Office is located at 303 341"Street Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Because of the nature of realtor and real estate agent affiliation, the size of Howard Hanna, and the volume of transactions it handles in any given year,Howard Hanna has an interest in numerous matters in which she is not personally involved and of which she does not have personal knowledge. In order to ensure her compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (the "Act'), it is her practice to thoroughly review the agenda for each meeting of City Council for the purpose of identifying any matters in which she might have an actual orpotential conflict. If, during her review of the agenda for any given meeting of the Council, she identifies a matter in which she has a 'personal interest," as defined in the Act, she will file the appropriate disclosure letter to be recorded in the official records of the City Council. Vice Mayor Wilson regularly makes this disclosure. Her letter of February 20, 2018 is hereby made part of the record. January 20, 2026 17 CITY COUNCIL DISCLOSURES: Council Member Remick DISCLOSED that he is employee of Colliers International Virginia, LLC, ("Colliers')which is a commercial real estate services company. Because ofthe size and nature of Colliers and the volume of transactions it handles in any given year, Colliers has an interest in numerous matters in which he is not personally involved and has no personal knowledge. In that regard, he is always concerned about the appearance of impropriety that might arise if he participates in a matter before the City Council in which Colliers has an interest in the transaction and he has no personal knowledge of that interest. In order to ensure compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the State andLocal Government Conflict of Interests Act (the "Act'), it is Council Member Remick's practice to thoroughly review the agenda for each meeting of the City Council to identify any matters in which he might have an actual or potential conflict. If, during review of the agenda for a Council meeting, he identifies a matter in which he has a `personal interest,"as defined by the Act, either individually or as an employee of Colliers, he will file the appropriate disclosure or abstention letter to be recorded in the official records of the City Council. January 20, 2026 18 V.F CERTIFICATION ITEM#77915 Upon motion by Council Member Ross-Hammond, seconded by Council Member Remick, City Council CERTIFIED THE CLOSED SESSION TO BE INACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS Only public business matters lawfully exempt from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies. AND, Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 ♦NiA-B@q 0 L = OF OUR Nit\ON RESOL UTION CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM #77914 on Page 13 and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS:Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (a)only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. AM641a Aar4s, Afmc City Clerk January 20, 2026 19 ITEM— VG.] MINUTES ITEM#77916 Upon motion by Council Member Remick, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED the MINUTES of the INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS of January 6,2026 Voting: 8- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond Council Members Absent: Joashua E "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 20 ITEM— V.G.2 MINUTES ITEM#77917 Upon motion by Council Member Remick, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED the MINUTES of the SPECL4L FORMAL SESSION of January 13,2026 Voting: 8- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berl ucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond Council Members Absent: Joashua F. `Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 21 ITEM— i!H.1 MAYOR'S PRESENTATION ITEM#77918 RESOLUTION INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY On behalf of City Council, Council Member Berlucchi welcomed Betty Ann Levin,Executive Vice President - United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Mona Flax, President- United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Robin Mancoll, Senior Director-Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Elka Mednick, Director-Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Hunter Thomas, Arts and Ideas Director - United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and read the Resolution recognizing January 27`h as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly, to commemorate the liberation ofAuschwitz-Birkenau. The Resolution honors the memory of the 6-Million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, along with millions of other victims, and recognizes the ongoing dangers of antisemitism, hatred, and discrimination. Mayor Dyer Proclaimed January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City and called upon all residents to observe the day in solemn remembrance, to educate themselves about the Holocaust, and to reaffirm a commitment to building a more accepting society and opposing antisemitism and all forms of hatred and discrimination. Ms.Flax expressed her appreciation to City Council on behalf of the UnitedJewish Federation of Tidewater Council for this recognition. January 20, 2026 v+•BEgc k. O k r C� ) U Z i r s op"UR NATo� V "SOLZ17YON WHEREAS:January 27 marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, designated by the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz Birkenag the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp;and WHEREAS:January 27,2026,marks 81 years since the liberation;and WHEREAS:today and every day,we remember and honor the memory of the six million Jews who were systematically murdered by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis,along with millions of other innocent victims, including people with disabilities, Political dissidents,and others targeted for persecution;and WHEREAS:the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance(IHRA)Definition ofAntisemitism and included examples recognize that antisemitism is "a certain perception of Jews,which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities";and WHEREAS:International Holocaust Remembrance Day serves as a solemn reminder of the dangers of hatred, bigotry, and antisemitism, and underscores the importance of education, vig Vance, and action to prevent such atrocities from occurring again;and WHEREAS:the City of Virginia Beach reaffirms its commitment to promoting acceptance, understanding, and human dignity,while standing against all forms ofhatred and discrimination;and WHEREAS:the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, along with partner organizations including the Combat Antisemitism Movement, affirm their commitment to countering all farms of antisemitism today;and WHEREAS: the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater educates the Virginia Beach community about this chapter of Jewish history through programs and publications,including To Life:Holocaust Stories of Hampton Roads Survivors,Liberators,and Rescuers,which highlights the experiences and achievements of Holocaust survivors who made their homes in Virginia Beach;and WHEREAS:theHolocaustCommissionprovideseducationalprogrammingandannualcommemorationsforinternational Holocaust Remembrance Day in January and Yom HaShoah each spring;and WHEREAS: in 2026, the Holocaust Commission will host public commemorations on January 27 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day and on April 13 for Yom HaShoah to remember victims, honor survivors, and recognize students and teachers who actively work to learn and teach the lessons of that dark chapter of human history;and WHEREAS:it is our duty to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust remain a cornerstone of our collective memory and to honor the resilience and courage of those who survived and rebuilt their lives. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, do hereby proclaim January 27,solemn a International the victims,ocaust emembrance Day in the City of Virginia Beach and calls upon all residents to join in solemn remembrance of the victims, educate themselves about the Holocaust, and commit to building a more accepting and compassionate society;and it is further RESOLVED,that all people are urged to honor the lives that were lost and to reaffirm a shared commitment to oppos antisemitism and all farms of discrimination and hate, ing Given by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia the 20th day of January 2026 and present this Resoluti on duly ysigneddbyeach Member t Virginia Beach City Council. — / Co ncil Member Michael F.Berlucchi 'CoCou ci ember Stacy Cu ings Council Member Barbara M Hen ey ouncil Membe David Hutcheson ouncil Member 1"Cash' ackson-Green Council Member Robert W."Worth"Remick Council Member Dr.Amelia Ross-Hammond �emb - JUe. "C.unciltiiibc�� aunr . ousea F Schulman ayor Rosemary on Mayor Robert M. "Bob �Dycr 22 ITEM— V.LI PUBLIC HEARING ITEM#77919 Mayor Dyer DECLARED a PUBLIC HEARING: FRANCHISE FOR USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTYKNOWNAS THE I5'"STREET PIER VB Fishing Pier, LLC re use and operation of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier There being no speakers, Mayor Dyer CLOSED the PUBLIC HEARING January 20, 2026 23 ITEM— V J FORMAL SESSION AGENDA ITEM#77920 Mayor Dyer read the Speaker Policy and advised for items where only one (1) speaker is registered, the City Clerk will call the speaker, and they will be given a total of six(6) minutes to speak on all items. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,BY CONSENT,Agenda Items Ordinances/Resolution K. 1,2,3, 4, 5 and 6 and Planning Items L: 1,2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua E "Joash"Schulman L. PLANNING. COUNCIL MEMBER REMICK FILED A DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS#1 AND#4 January 20, 2026 24 ITEM— V K.l ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEM#77921 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, 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, O-108 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) Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 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 Parrs Avenue ` 34-5 I 25 Virginia Beach Middle School 26 600 25' 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 67t" 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. Aldan'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 (bola n 4 7 240 2105 W. Great Flank Roam 2345.1 241 All Saints' Episcopal Church 242 1969 Woodside Lane 23454 243 Central Absentee Voter gFiGUIti ire/Veter Registrar B uildip 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. gFi^„I+„ronv„ter 255 , the Vote 256 0 R ,--- ,„eg;atrarcr �mri'a� Uc�ria�iRg Gf ballets,receipt of maileed—ballets, and ether 257 258 a GeGend IGGatien; 259 260 to previde sardines to Motors and Ga Rdidatec 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 20th day of January , 2026. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Vo ear egistrar 9 City trorney's Office CAl 7078 R-1 December 22, 2025 25 ITEM— V.K.2 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEM#77922 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, 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) Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 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 $200-00 211.00 10,001 to 17,999 pounds $350.00 369.00 18,000 pounds or more $575-09 606.00 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 s 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 ^no hundred 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 foe 91 authorized by Cede of \�+n+a § 46.2 1233 �0. In order to ensure that no tow truck 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 conducting 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 I30100 7 m-8am daily, weekends and holida s Additional $25.00 FR—ecoyery/winching re uired Additional $100.00 118 119 For vehicles with GVWR between 10,001 and 17,999: Non-Accident 400.00 Accident 475.00 7 m-8am daily, weekends and holida s Additional $25.00 Recove /winchin re uired Additional $200.00 120 121 For vehicles with GVWR greater than 18 000: Non-Accident ILCLO.00 Accident IN0.00 7 m-8am daily, weekends and holida s 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 ll 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 50.00 10.001 — 17,999 pounds $400.00 $100.00 18,000 pounds or more 600.00 $150.00 126 127 (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 towinq 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 20th day of January , 2026. APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: /OVA City Attorney's Office CA17051 R-1 November 12, 2025 26 ITEM— V.K.3 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEM#77923 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, 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) Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 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 loth day of January , 2026. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the City Council. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Budget and Management Services rney's Office CA17083 R-1 January 7, 2026 27 ITEM— V.K.4 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEM#77924 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Resolution to AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the City Manager to EXECUTE an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Virginia Department of Foresty and the City repurchase of Agricultural Reserve Program Easements Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 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 20th day 70 of January , 2026. Approved as to Content: Approved as to Legal Sufficiency: Dept. of Agriculture City Attorney CA17022 \\vbgov.com\dfs 1\appl ications\citylaw\cycom 32\wpdocs\d 030\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 28 ITEM— V.K.S ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEM#77925 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $364,817 from the Fund Balance of the General Fund to provide an interest-free loan to Sandbridge Rescue and Fire,Inc. repurchase of one(1)ambulance Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 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 20th day Of January , 2026. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the City Council. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Budget and Managemeervices Lrneyrs- Office nt S 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 29 ITEM— VK.6 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEM#77926 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRMIE $499,771 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice to the FY2025-26 Commonwealth's Attorney Operating Budget re two(2)full-time grant funded positions for prosecution of juvenile gun charges Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 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 20th day of January , 2026. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all members of the City Council. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: 41B1dZg`et and Management Services rney's Office CA17081 R-1 January 7, 2026 30 ITEM— V.L.l PLANNING ITEM#77927 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,AS CONDITIONED, BY CONSENT,Application of IFLY VIRGINL4 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 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGI7VL4 BEACH, VIRGINL4 IFLY VIRGINL4 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 (GPIN 2427098548) DISTRICT 6 The following conditions shall be required.• 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. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(/) of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 20th day of January Two Thousand Twenty Six. January 20, 2026 31 ITEM— V.L.1 PLANNING ITEM#77927 (Continued) Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 Gi,t A'BFAc'1 City of Virginia B each M . 9,y�s of OUR NA't10� VBgov mn ROBERT W.°WORTH°REMICK CELL:(757)840-5855 COUNCIL MEMBER EMAIL:WRemick(a),vbaov.com DISTRICT 6 File No. 0099307 January 20, 2026 Mrs. Amanda Barnes City Clerk Municipal Center Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 Re: Disclosure Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3115(I) Dear Mrs. Barnes: Pursuant to the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act, Sections 2.2-3115(I), Code of Virginia, I make the following declarations: 1. I am executing this written disclosure regarding the application of iFLY for alternative compliance for property located at 2402 Pacific Avenue and owned by Megdal Amber LLC ("Megdal"). This disclosure supplements the initial disclosure that I made on October 21, 2025, which is on file with your office. 2. Colliers International is Megdal's listing agent for the property. I have a personal interest in Colliers International Virginia, LLC ("Colliers") because I am an employee of the firm, and its address is 150 West Main Street, Suite 1100, Norfolk,Virginia 23510. 3. The City Attorney's Office has advised me that although Megdal is a client of Colliers, and Colliers is the listing agent for the property, because I do not personally provide services to Megdal, the Act provides that I may participate in the City Council's consideration of this transaction, upon disclosure of this interest. 4. I hereby disclose the facts above and declare that I am able to participate in this transaction fairly,objectively, and in the public interest. 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE,SUITE 2116,VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA 23456 Mrs.Amanda Barnes -2- January 20, 2026 Re: Disclosure Pursuant to Virginia Code§2.2-3115(I) I respectfully request that you record this declaration in the official records of the City Council. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, V � orth Remick Councilmember RWR/RRI 2gIH�"ms v � n -n n yG G c� OR(STR-OR) "O n T n OR m OR(STR-OR) 24TH SS -o �o 24TH ST � � TG 'fG ® site iFLY Virginia Beach N � Zoning 2402 Pacific Avenue, Unit B and 2400 Pacific Avenue `" ��. S Property Polygons s Feet 0 12.5 25 50 75 100 Map created by Planning Department on 12/23/2025 32 ITEM— VL.2 PLANNING ITEM#77928 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,AS PROFFERED,BY CONSENT,Application of COHENRESIDENTIAL,LLC/BARBARAA. CASON, ET.AL.,for a Conditional Change o 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 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINL4 BEACH, VIRGINL4 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 (GPIN 2404410451) DISTRICT 2 The following conditions shall be required: An agreement encompassing Proffers shall be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(fi of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 20'h day of January Two Thousand Twenty Six. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. `Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 AG1 AG2 R1 R20 <F RI 0 S ® site Cohen Residential, LLC N Zoning 2597 Leroy Road W*E \ Property Polygons s Feet 0 40 80 160 240 320 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 f. u COHEN RESIDENTIAL,LLC,a Virginia limited liability company BARBARA A. CASON;LORETTA M.HARRINGTON;JOSEPH H. HARRINGTON,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#22160 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 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 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 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 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. 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: r, HER '4y - Cohen Residential,LLC, v ' a Virginia limited liability company NOTARY PUBLIC i REG.#7695540 :MY COMMISSION;Q EXPIRES ' pry, `....... 0","� 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 2025 by Sanford M. Cohen, Manager of Cohen Residential, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company,Grantor. otary Public My Conunission Expires: O 1 Notary Registration Number: 6 WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: (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. k iN. 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 OX 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 `may Notary name (typed or printed) SANDY BROWN Title (e.g., Notary Public) NOTARY PUBLIC Place Seal Here SANDY BROWN �k �; Notary Public•State of plorida Commission#HH 622225 °f 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: Loretta M. 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 Connnission 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 Fxl 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 Sea! Here :`e�'��4'• SANDY BROWN Notary Public•State of r!crida : ? Commission#HH 42222: My Comm.Expires Dec 29.2021 pw 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: Joseph HuHarrindton,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 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 t*"�'.o� .. SANDY BROWN Y��NK Notary Public•State of Flondi .% w. 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 08-06125) WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: ` 71 1� Kirk J.Ilarringion 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. Notary Public 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❑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 00 °�e•.. SANDY BROWN . � : 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 08-06125) WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: Bryon F.HA'rringfon by Barbara A. Cason,his attorney in fact STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINNIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this of 2025,by Bryon F. Harrington,Grantor,by Barbara A.Cason,bts attorney in fact. Notary Publics 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 75 �': Commission 4 HH 622225 F•`••''W 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 10/2112025 15 Signer(s)Other Than Named Above N/A 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 Shane 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. �} Notary Public L �� 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 ❑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 B:H6 Notary Public-S �torida Commission 0225My Comm.Expire9.2028 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) 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. Notary Public My Commission Expires: Notary Registration Number: 13 Acknowledgement by Individual E 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 E SANDY BROWN Notary Public State of°iorida H�_ Commission Hk 622225 'f�`°' My Comm.Expires Dec 29.2028 - INV For Bank Purposes Only Description of Attached Document Type or Title of Document TO (PROFFERED COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS) Document Date Number of Pages 10/21/2026 15 Signer(s) Other Than Named Above NIA 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: 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. Notary Public My Commission Expires: Notary Registration Number: 14 Acknowledgement by Individual M State of Florida County of FLORIDA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 21ST day of OCTOBER , 20 25 , by means of N physical presence or ❑ online notarization BARBARA A CASON (name of person acknowledging). ❑ Personally known to me XJ 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 �,M''• SANDY BROWN Notary Public-State of Giori4a :+�WW Commission 4 HH 622225 My Comm.Expires Dec 25.2028 For Bank Purposes Only Description of Attaches! 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) 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 Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, as histrument Number 20171013000885400. GPIN: 2404-41-0451-0000 H:\AM\—Conditional Rezoning\^Cohen Residentlal\ProtferAgreement final 10-17-2025.docx 15 33 ITEM— V.L.3 PLANNING ITEM#77929 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,AS PROFFERED, BY CONSENT,Application of BRIAW QUALITY CONSTRUCTION,LLC/CHINESE COMMASSOC 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 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CO UNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGI7VL4 BEACH, VIRG17VL4 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(GPIN 1468422093)DISTRICT 2 The following conditions shall be required.• An agreement encompassing Proffers shall be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(fi of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 2e day of January Two Thousand Twenty Six. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 AZo J 44, cG Q� e B-'I os'� Q- ,�o G� J? R7.5 ® site Brink Quality Construction, LLC N Zoning 722 Newtown Road W F Property Polygons s Feet 0 25 50 100 150 200 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 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 29th 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 and Ifare 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 Cleric'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 Comm;Gsion Expires: August 31, 2026 Notary Registration Number: 192628 '��.•���SAL7-,'•.•• Lca QlU- �o :V' Cho'J47 +'•.b..NO-TN 41' �i4ntN��� 6 WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: Chinese Community Association of Hampton Roads, Inc.,a Virginia non-stock corporation By: r (SEAL) Gary ah,President STATE OF.VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of &+ 2025,by Gary Mah,President of Chinese unity Association of Hampton Roads,Inc.,a Virginia non-stock corporation,Grant otary Public My Comm 3 (- Uzi Expires: .. ............ ............ s, Notary Registration Number: of 1 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 34 ITEM— V.L.4 PLANNING ITEM#77930 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,AS ORIGINALLY PROPOSED, AS PROFFERED, AS CONDITIONED, BY CONSENT, Application of MICHAEL D. SIFEN, INC/1120 FIRST COLONIAL STORAGE, LLC for a Conditional Change of Zonin om O-2 Oice District to Conditional B-2 Community Business District&Conditional Use Permit re mini warehouse at 1120 First Colonial Road DISTRICT 6 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINL4 BEACH, VIRGINL4 MICHAEL D. SIFEN,INC/1120 FIRST COLONIAL STORAGE,LLC for a Conditional Change ofZoningfrom 0-2 Office District to Conditional B-2 Community Business District & Conditional Use Permit re mini warehouse at 1120 First Colonial Road(GPIN 2408547489)DISTRICT 6 The following conditions shall be required.• Conditional Change ofZonins: An agreement encompassing Proffers shall be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. 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 VIRGINL4 BEACH, VIRGINL4", dated September 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 September 24, 2025, and the First Colonial Storage Fence 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. 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. January 20, 2026 35 ITEM— V.L.4 PLANNING ITEM#77930 (Continued) S. 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. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(/9 of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 20th day of January Two Thousand Twenty Six. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 k x City of Virgi ni a B each. s yo�99'�61 Op OUR NAIVO� WgOv mn ROBERT W.°WORTH"REMICK CELL:(757)840-5855 COUNCIL MEMBER EMAIL:WRemick(avbgov.com DISTRICT 6 File No. 0099309 January 20, 2026 Mrs. Amanda Barnes City Clerk Municipal Center Virginia Beach,Virginia 23456 Re: Disclosure Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3115(I) Dear Mrs. Barnes: Pursuant to the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Section 2.2-3115(I), Code of Virginia, I make the following declarations: 1. I am executing this written disclosure regarding the application of Michael D. Sifen, Inc. for a conditional rezoning and a conditional use permit for property located at 1120 First Colonial Road and owned by 1120 First Colonial Storage LLC. 2. Although the applicant corporation is not a client of Colliers International Virginia, LLC("Colliers"),Mr. Sifen and related entities of the applicant are Colliers clients. I have a personal interest in Colliers because I am an employee of the firm, and its address is 150 West Main Street, Suite 1100,Norfolk, Virginia 23510. 3. I do not personally provide services to the applicant, to Mr. Sifen, or to related entities of the applicant,and the City Attorney's Office has advised me that the Act provides that I may participate in the City Council's consideration of this application 4. I hereby disclose the facts above and declare that I am able to participate in this transaction fairly, objectively, and in the public interest. 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE,SUITE 2116,VIRGINIA BEACH,VIRGINIA 23456 Mrs. Amanda Barnes -2- January 20, 2026 Re: Disclosure Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3115(I) I respectfully request that you record this declaration in the official records of the City Council. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Worth Remick Councilmember RWR/RRI PME�0 GPM G G PIAE B2 � �N � 02 02 �'' C) 00 �2 00 2 T- 2r,, 4 p� P� 02 ME O �N NPO E N 02 ® site Michael D. Sifen, Inc. N Q Zoning 1120 First Colonial Road w 0 Property Polygons s Feet 0 25 50 100 150 200 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 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, Presolnt STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, to wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 301h day of October,2025, by Michael D.Sifen,President of Michael D. Sifen, Inc., a Virginia corporation, Grantor. Notary Public �eE�Er011►L�ane�tl My Commission Expires: / Z(� p i3O��P, :.. ; �``•. Notary Registration Number: e, �r��OMMoN4y.,��Cj 79 o �s28 s 5 WITNESS the following signature and seal: Grantor: 1120 First Colonial Storage, L.L.C., a Virginia limited liability company By: (SEAL) Michael D. Sifen,Presi nt STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, to-wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of November, 2025,by Michael D. Sifen,President of 1120 First Colonial Storage, L.L.C., a Virginia limited liability company, Grantor. C Notary Public My Commission Expires:- •`�'''n.�.,q�•. Notary Registration Number: Z s.•`,�C�r��pM f *Oda M 0 s -Z� 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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REM YARD:O' 1A= iN AY* 5..1 Sm YARP.0' O z P`t v Art " s,s:,'r A1�JNw ; E VA K lL �1 a ,: r e fit. 7 WaM NHA 1 Of i 36 ITEM— VL.S PLANNING ITEM#77931 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,AS CONDITIONED, BY CONSENT, Application of MATTHEW FIRMS / MATTHEW & JESSICA FIRME for a Conditional Use Permit re home occupation at 1492 Back Bay Landing Road DISTRICT 2 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA MATTHEW FIRMS / MATTHEW & JESSICA FIRMS for a Conditional Use Permit re home occupation at 1492 Back Bay Landing Road(GPIN 2318631219)DISTRICT 2 The following conditions shall be required.• 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 two-hundred (200) square foot area within the detached garage on the property. S. 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. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(fi of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 20th day of January Two Thousand Twenty Six. January 20, 2026 37 ITEM— i!L5 PLANNING ITEM#77931 (Continued) Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. `Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 AG2 A'G2 BACK BAY I.AN��NG RD AG2 -'o NA 77fAG2 �o ® site Matthew Firme N p zoning 1492 Back Bay Landing Road WG 0 Property Polygons s Feet 0 15 30 60 90 120 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 38 ITEM— V.L.6 PLANNING ITEM#77932 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,AS CONDITIONED, BY CONSENT, Application of ALL YSON HUFF/SINCAVAGE ENTERPRISES LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re open air market at 1136 Lynnhaven Parkway DISTRICT 3 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINL4 BEACH, VIRGINL4 ALLYSONHUFF/SINCAVAGE ENTERPRISES LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re open air market at 1136 Lynnhaven Parkway (GPIN 1496002218)DISTRICT 3 The following conditions shall be required.• 1. The Open-Air Market shall be limited to one (])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 November 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. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107 f of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 20th day of January Two Thousand Twenty Six. January 20, 2026 39 ITEM— V.L6 PLANNING ITEM#77932 (Continued) Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 Q� J � Z 4� J B2 =_� B2 -ate OF a Al �z Site Allyson Huff N, Zoning 1136 Lynnhaven Parkway W `-*i Property Polygons s Feet 0 25 50 100 150 200 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 40 ITEM— VL.7 PLANNING ITEM#77933 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,AS CONDITIONED,BY CONSENT,Application of LEGACYLAND,LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re bulk storage yard at 525 Viking Drive, Unit B DISTRICT 3 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINL4 BEACH, VIRGINIA LEGACYLAND,LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re bulk storage yard at 525 Viking Drive, Unit B(GPIN 14965833080002)DISTRICT 3 The following conditions shall be required: 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 VIRGINLI BEACH, VIRGINIA—LANDSCAPE PLAN, Sheet No L.I.I", dated October 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. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(fl of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 20th day of January Two Thousand Twenty Six. January 20, 2026 41 ITEM— VL7 PLANNING ITEM#77933 (Continued) Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 z z m z M �` 11 1�1 z c� v z z z z SABRE<T m m z z o V 11 11 ® site Legacy Land, LLC N Q Zoning 525 Viking Drive, Unit B WE- Property Polygons s Feet 0 25 50 100 150 200 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 42 ITEM— V L.8 PLANNING ITEM#77934 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,AS CONDITIONED,BY CONSENT,Application of JESSE RMN/JESSE R MNAND NICOLE LEVITT for a Conditional Use Permit re short term rental at 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B DISTRICT 5 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA JESSE RYAN/JESSE RMNAND NICOLE LEVITT for a Conditional Use Permit re short term rental at 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B (GPIN 24272444111110)DISTRICT S The following conditions shall be required: 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)SIR Zoning Permit must be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development(ZoningAdministration)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 (CZO) 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. S. 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 units) 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 notes 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 ofpeople 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. January 20, 2026 43 ITEM— V L.8 PLANNING ITEM#77934 (Continued) 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 note 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 $1-Million ($1,000,000). 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. January 20, 2026 44 ITEM— i!L.8 PLANNING ITEM#77934 (Continued) 16. The owner or operator shall provide proof of liability insurance applicable to the rental activity at registration and renewal of at least $1-Million ($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. 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. January 20, 2026 45 ITEM— V.L.8 PLANNING ITEM#77934 (Continued) 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 quaked 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. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(fi of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 20th day of January Two Thousand Twenty Six. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 10�H ST OR(STR-OR) R5S OR(STR-OR) m OR v ?S 0 �G m gTN g� NORFOLK AVE OR(STR-OR) ® site Jesse Ryan N ISIN ® Zoning 919 Pacific Avenue, Unit B W E 0 Property Polygons s Feet 0 25 50 100 150 200 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 46 ITEM— V.L.9 PLANNING ITEM#77935 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,AS CONDITIONED,BY CONSENT,Application of 215 4*STREET,LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re short term rental at 215 e Street DISTRICT 5 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINL4 BEACH, VIRG17VL4 215 4`"STREET,LLC for a Conditional Use Permit re short term rental at 215 e Street(GPIN 242 72286045680)DISTRICT 5 The following conditions shall be required.• 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)SIR Zoning Permit must be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development(Zoning Administration)before using the dwellingfor Short- Term Rental purposes. 3. Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Section 241.2 and 2 3 03(b)(a)(i)(ii) of the City Zoning Ordinance (CZO) 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 notes 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. January 20, 2026 47 ITEM— V.L.9 PLANNING ITEM#77935 (Continued) 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 notes 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 $1-Million ($1,000,000). 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 Tres on the beach), 12-43.2 (reworks), 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. January 20, 2026 48 ITEM— V L.9 PLANNING ITEM#77935 (Continued) 16. The owner or operator shall provide proof of liability insurance applicable to the rental activity at registration and renewal of at least $1-Million ($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. 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. January 20, 2026 49 ITEM— V.L.9 PLANNING ITEM#77935 (Continued) 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 offive (5)years for new construction inspected at the time of completion by the City's Permits and Inspections Division. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(fi of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 20th day of January Two Thousand Twenty Six. Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 v .a r Pe. TP > m a u M Z a -c a n OR G m 4JN sS > a f- Z D w Q n H „n T H H ® site 215 4th Street, LLC Zoning 215 4th Street WG 0 Property Polygons S Feet 0 12.5 25 50 75 100 Map created by Planning Department on 12/12/2025 50 ITEM— V.L.10 PLANNING ITEM#77936 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council Member Rouse, City Council APPROVED,BY CONSENT, Ordinance to ADOPT and INCORPORATE into the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan 2016 re The Park System Needs Assessment and Development Strategy 2024 Voting: 10- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F. Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Dr.Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 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 20th day of January , 2026. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: '01anning Department City Attorney's Office CA16978 R-1 September 25, 2025 vs PLANNING, DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT 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 �; � .� � 't .• r .�.� �� ��• F� ��.• •fir?" , 1y S. rf x t .'•...aK w�' This page has intentionally been left blank. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 1 `4% 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 Taylor-District8 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 V,T.. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 2 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................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 • • • - - • • - required to meet • To be the Exceed • Inclusion • Protect the environment current and future national community • Legendary guest • Promote healthy lifestyles needs. leader in expectations experience • Provide community access providing in an inclusive, • Innovation • 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. f VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 4 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy PROCESS - T- - •= Virginia Beach is the largest and most populous city in the state, and the Department manages an extensive inventory of parks, f xl facilities, and open space areas, including over 250 parks,over 7,000 acres of parks and open space, seven community recreation centers, and numerous trails, playgrounds, water 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 ,: over80 undeveloped and underdeveloped park sites across the City, requiring new capital investment to build out. There Is -- current unmet public need for amenities and park types, and Map of Virginia Beach Porks 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 a Rec Sites: Facility Highlights: - contextual understanding for how 167 173 owned by VBP to provide consistent, high-quality Local Parks(634 acres) playgrounds Of parks and open space through5,772 acres 19 111 strategic investment,management, are developed by parkstennis and/or City Wide parks(1,002 acres) pickleball courts and operation. The process began acres653 with evaluating the current 79 conditions, including park 36 Special Use Parks(3,153 diam n fields inventory, conditions assessment, acres) acres related planning documents, and of additional public 64 parkland in the City(schooilm interviews with stakeholders to sites,state parks,and 22 basketball courts federal park land) understand the current Natural Areas(902 acres) 31 opportunities and threats facing 7 miles of trails(paved& the system. Through public survey unpaved) input, market and recreational Recreation Centers(81 acres) 13 trends analysis, demographic 70 canoe/kayak launches assessment, benchmark School Sites*(1,248 acres) evaluations, and mapping 'include elementary schools, 4 assessments, standards of service middle schools,and special outdoor stages purpose schools. were developed to address equity of access, quality, economic %, AnVIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 5 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 lop AW 1. A € 1A,AV �y �. 4 .00 kx r 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 Park 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 Eco-Garden Park projected future shortfalls, address inequities, Natural Area Natural Resource Area and improve the park system to reach a world- Natural Area Open Space Preservation class level. The following is a summary of key Area themes from those recommendations. Recreation Special Use — Recreation Center Center ,► -1 - rMIA _ - i Park maintenance crews. OnieTonie seotock 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 y Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy ` -k v , a eta; The hill at Mt. Trashmore Park. Poddleboarding 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. 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 g -- 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 forthe 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. 3 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION g 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 Years SHORT-TERM MID4ERM 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 eration,compilation of larger funding with low cost maintenance backlog amounts,and extended demographic di d h medium-hi ti trucon of an • Safety and accessibility Improvements • The cons 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 Total Cost of Recommendations $ 115,470,000 $ 152,580,000 $ 218,680,000 Grand Total Cost of lRecommendati. 000 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 otherthan 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 Investment Request General percentage • Program Obligation Bond Outdoor Receives dedicated revenue streams Referendum to fund tourism and other economic r eal Estate Tax For park and recreation facilities vitality operating costs and For park facilities and improvements capital projects 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 A 3 � Ribbon cutting at the Morshview Trail. , x 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 Management,and as finalists in 2021 and 2022.The Parks and To be the national leader in providing Recreation Department has grown over the years to now enriching and memorable lifelong manage 293 city park sites, more than 7,000 acres of parks �- 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 community expectations 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 a Protectenvironment. flooding impact the Tidewater region. 0 Promotehealthy community access The Parks System Needs Assessment and Development ' '- 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 iDublic equitable service in support of a healthy, active, and resilient community. ] . I 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 p VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 13 •� Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy (NRPA).Virginia Beach was the first park and 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. SNEUER OCEAN PEBBLES RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS BUFFER ZONE WOOOLANDEDGE DELAWARE ENHANCEMENT TOWNHOUSES PRESEIWED MW14G LANDS END vEG (2bSPAM) CONDOMINIUMS RFSTROOM CALIFORNIA PARKING WETLANDS-No CONDOMINIUMS 139SMCi1 pS1URBANCE .f"„.y. '_' :..:.,: SELECTNE RESIDENTIAL CLEARING BUFFER ZONE BKDRA4AL aCi11KE SHELTER F T OMPWAFIFA- W 2 r'rT 4 PLANTING BEDS .PLAY NODES—J P `� FEN�DOG 13 STATIONA PARKS(FOUR EXISTING PARK e'ASPHALTPATH sc SHELTER KZONESVYIRi EEXISTINGP PARKING AUXEDTTNIFAND OISIINGASPHALTPATH EXISTING BRIDGE TREECOVER) . • II�Iftt Egwas.tWyFvd \ �PARKPHASEONE Marshview Park is a recently designed park that exemplifies the VBPR Design Standards ,r 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 or for 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 21't 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 j: 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 facilityti-�+ and one of the area's top natatoriums. This project heralded much for VBPR as they now had their first Bow Creek modern sustainable building on par with the schools Community Recreation and other top-level facilities in the region. This project MIME , _ _ __ Center immediately set the bar for recreation centers, 2015 influencing Bow Creek Recreation Center and ��V Kempsville Recreation Center. Kempsville Of the seven recreation centers, four were built 77Community 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 environmentalsustainability " . VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 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 capacity to virtually eliminate the flooding of homes within these three flood-prone neighborhoods. PARKING EXPANSION -- — �--�STORMWATER PLAYGROUND Amk WOOD SHE I RETROFIT o,... — SKATE PLAZA E.:-]a m PICKLEBALL --1 PRO SHOP RE USE w. Channel Floodplain Upland Storage/ rt �` Storage Storage Upland Meadovl MULTI-PURPOSE— t� PARKING EXPANSION FIELD -- .ti VOLLEYBALL COURTS VIEWING BLIND BOARDWALK �- �. s WITH OVERLOOKS � ,ez ; VIEWING BLIND MOUNTAIN BIKE SINGLE TRACK L 2.9 MILE LOOP — _ =C; , MOUNTAIN BIKE PUMP TRACK SHARED USE PATH OVERLOOK �' Concept Summary NATURE TRAIL Storage Volume(Excavated-Elevated):319 Ac/Ft — 5•.} Shared Use Path/Greenway Length:3.1 miles(SK) POTENTIAL�a BLUEWAY `' Mountain Bike Single Track:2.9 Miles % ACCESS ''' PIER Concept plan for Bow Street Storm water Park showing integrated recreation and stormwater infrastructure a t 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 wide Benefits Generated nineteenth century, noted that "a park exercises a very different 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 • Protecting drinking water Dr. John Crompton, University Distinguished Professor at Texas Controlling flooding A&M University, identified nineteen community-wide benefits in Cleaning air Reducing traffic congestion particular,seen in Table 1.1. • Reducing energy costs • Preserving biological diversity A case in point is The Trust for Public Land's 2011 study of The 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 „ , Raising levels of education attainment „ benefits generated by Cost-Saving Factors to Citizens Including 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) 4 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 f 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 i $295,004,054 Citizens j 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 $4,516,704 Government Cost-Saving Factors to City Community cohesion value $3,954,359 Government Cost-Saving Factors to City I Total $9,987,302 Government C 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 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 Department of City Planning. More than 2,500 new Generated by Parks, Recreation, 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 nt g older ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS inommuetyFitn Fitness rams. • Community Fitness Programs-Offer exercise classes Environmental benefits have been enerated throw 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 "Green 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- Another notable green infrastructure project is the City Support organized social,art,or physical activities for g p y school-aged youth outside of the school day ofAtlanta'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 Bioretentlon systems- the city more than$15 million over the original plans to Establish bioretention systems(e.g..rain gardens, bioretention cells,green roofs,planter boxes,bioswales, build a traditional stand-alone stormwater facility. 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 p 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 propertytax 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—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 revenues The space provides opportunities for individual, • 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. P VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION ZZ +% Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 1.5, Assessment and Development Strategy Process IMPLEMENTATION OUTCOME CONDITIONS MEASURABLE METRICS PRIORITIES FUNDINGSOURCES &MONITORING ZPROIECT El CID BUDGET Q 4 $ ❑ COMMUNITY IMPUT DEFINES CONDITIONS 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. 4 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 23 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 B_ �.,�:. � fh."' .�' t #t ram•¢ J YIRGIN[A BEACH COMMUNITY RFCRFAt10N CENTERS ...,:•.'.:. j I i(�iiiLll�tiiffi�i"_i1sLi�501f�iitl�i l I Planning DocumentCovers VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 24 -+ Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy VIRGINIA BEACH OPEN SPACE PROGRAM, ANNUAL REPORT, 2015 ° 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. PW 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 layers that illustrate walking times or develop color-coded maps emphasizing open space assets and surrounding neighborhoods. • Make a deliberate attempt tos illuminate Department Core Values within the text. Core Values most relevant to property acquisition are Northern Site Acquisition Mop inclusion,guest experience, and sustainability. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 25 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 f, to develop guidelines for identifying and prioritizing land for acquisition. } The primary goals are to improve connectivity through bikeways and trails E f and to provide a park within a 10-minute walk from every home. The Outdoors plan was updated in conformance with the 2014 National Accreditation Standards of the Commission for Accreditation of Parks & 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- N Wide GIS "� M� 00 platform. Major headings can be developed as metadata for ��r • public or staff • use. r � A _ Map of Water Access Sites .� VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION Zy - � Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS & RECREATION DESIGN � ' C IOFVIRGINIAUACH STANDARDS, 2016 a This manual was developed to establish a unique identity for the entire Virginia ,ry r} 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 -w--- - construction. Providing them as digital files will assist planners in developing — --- -- -- them as construction level document details. • Communicate the relationship of this document to all other system-wide ' �" '_�"�'L '. ..� ir- documents. Consider a diagram showing the relationship of documents within and - - outside the park system. Trail details and example imagery • VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 28 r- Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy VIRGINIA BEACH RECREATION CENTERS ,VIRGINIA BEACH COMMUNITY ` f i RECREATION CENTERS 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 I; ; experiences for the citizens of Virginia Beach. This study embarks on a { 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 w Center Themes: Physical Therapy, �, s Rehabilitation Potential Community t TV, Partnerships: Sentara Bayside Hospital, t Assisted-living Communities, Bayside Library Capital Project -. Budget Estimate(or Program Accommodation Modernization' A e -lam i 10.5 M r -in a,hfilbnto JD-Yya,btim 1-1 - �' , -�. Capital Renaval Rodget eoyside 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 all ACTIVE ,i,TATIi , , 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 owl • Enhances the existing Transportation Master Plan which largely focuses on automobiles. -T _- --- --_ -- -- • Sets road,trail,and travel-way typologies and suggests design standards for each in support of cover 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 & 3.Pedestrian Facility Design Recreation Design Standards document. • Communicate the relationship of this document to all other system- wide documents. Consider a diagram showing the relationship of documents within and outside .r the park system. �. .am... nr,: .... 3.1 Sk6-.9i Z— au AY..Cee.d..sfslew.._#f..r xt t.l Uw.ig.f umM1.n x.1.i i.pnap 2cM t.YrkRae r.ianN M++Wtvi:.t ..w,s srle.ror.w _ ♦npna.Wwa.pvi;-ncw}Yx.e.dYe.a.mr..w ��'���yi wyy�, ��IM i4LhY+t.t.loawr.N-NNIY..�.h n.*•o:ba W.sr arMwso, �.d-.s.fh�•r-wx:�s+:....�<.�oe.v imsK've +ew '�` N Page from Appendix A('Active Transportation Plan,2021')discussing pedestrian-oriented design s VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 31 -r 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. lk VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 33 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 2.1 //Summary of Planning Documents Reviewed Doc. Plan Title General Purpose • Park ConteNumber �.cument Development Strategy __7. Inventories 2014,no properties targeted properties acquired Find properties for acquisition Property I i -2015,4 properties Open Space to preserve as Preservation of p p potential for Open f with funding I Open Space Natural Resources 1 Program Space ( reserved for -Highlight benefits Connections to 2015 Annual Report Pulls target sites acquisition and 6 of Open Space Bike&Trails � from Outdoors Plan other properties properties systems Land Banking for funded under review but not 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 I 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 Kempsville) all Rec Centers Replacement of Replacements others i Identifies City of Virginia Property and Asset Beach Single standard Typology -Asset document for all -Ties together all Design Standards Succeeds the classification is P&R Assets P&R Assets 4 Manual 12016 Design cumbersome i A Component of the Standards Unifies -Controls and -Few municipalities improvements and predicts Virginia Beach have such standards Outdoors Plan j quality level improvement costs I Identifies P&R --------�—-------------- —-- --- -� assets for public — I ' -Illustrates links -Identifies linking ` -Cross-reference City of Virginia between site infrastructure -Presents multi- with Parks& Beach Active assets through between P&R modal,non- Recreation Design Transportation Plan greenways, assets vehicular Standards 5 The Bikeways&Trails blueways,and -Promotes accommodation Document. Component of the active greenways, possibilities for i -Communicate the Comprehensive transportation blueway, differing relationship of this Master Plan within Rights-of- multimodal,and development document to all other pedestrian scales system-wide Way' corridors documents. Capital -P&R should Last 15-years of Improvement consider populating Parks&Recreation j 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 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 *DCR�� j f 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 n+�r�+x+.+��� i following five years. Bordering the City of Chesapeake, the Stumpy Lake JJanaghncn+rLwfor Sumipy Lake Na+urat 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 iDCR,� tilhif i lCYlP.N\:?liFi • 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. r #' • Maintain requirements for operation of the golf course. ' ` ®xM.n 13Y XC a 110 ^./00 Acrid Imagery 0 2W2 Commmn%vahh orvirginia r.. Legend Golf Coum Lease Area n &=py Lake Nahrd Area Stumpy Lake Natural Area and Golf Course Boundaries VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 36 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. Plan Goals • Balance objectives of the various stakeholders, users, and government 5,ns 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. •' �'` A �.,E `she . is 0 >x. Vj R a .•tea w-. �y�� �� worn ern Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Public Information Meeting/Design Workshoe '4 Pokwft Improvements-All Parcels November 4,ZOD9 I rSITES hg-7 '-f' Page63 "z= Potential Improvements from Design Workshop VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 38 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 2005 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 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 a 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 _=-�l> 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. ax " LESNfR BI,tOGE I' .. a',:.' - r,. 'ry j,�" j T , rs,? Loch,kiaven Parity<x�s „kc<e sio a tI rest " I etiand,� Resto' ti6n W-E- S-L Salthleadow + ' LEGEND drsh +� (1)PARALLELw NG 0 ,rwrwa lAUNG1,rIcniTv a �' C/� .r"x'•. aI bV)"Bay E.VIE EXIENSICH ,�` `9 % `.i BROCN EWRONx,ENTAL CME.R •� C)sTORN ATER RORETEVMN BEos .A BOATLANNCM - � ovErtc�cvortrrs i i`±BERAa 6REAChFs `:)OY5 RRE TORATKY B/CCESi O LaL iaLT EUR$n P L E A S U R E HOUSE P O`-i BEACH Pleasure House Point Inventory of Vegetation VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 40 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 perthe 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. 5. 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 MARSHIVIEW PARK Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan Resort Strategic Growth Area,Virginia Beach MASTER PLAN 2008 Outdoors Plan,Virginia Aquarium&Owls Creek Area Master Plan,and Naval 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 many overlying 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. ilu flu // d�✓i1✓�'17 �J. A r 4 1; —mow J 1 Marsh View Pork Preliminory 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. Implementation Barriers to Recommendation Number Status Implementation - Continue with j development of the plan - No funding i Management -Advance preservation i No apparent 1 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 activity to public Lake - Limit costly Phase 2 Improvements Lawson and _Focus on Preservation - No funding 2 Lake Smith vs Amenities 65% - Little interest in Natural Area _ Focus on Connectivity Phase 2 Master Plan to Phase 1 j - Review Priority Projects of the plan Pleasure -Advance kayak launch 3 House Point per public input 25% - No funding Management -Assign a steward to - apparent Plan shepherd the plan steward -Communicate plan activity to public - Develop historical Marsh View interpretation amenities 4 Park Master 'Develop bike pump 5000 - Limited funding Plan track -Perception of safety -Review current plan + for safety concerns _ - 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 ParCurrent . ark 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, 'z mile service radius, 10-minute walk-time, 3 acres/1,000 residents Local parks are smaller parks typically located r within a suburban or urban area and intended to ` serve the active and/or passive recreation needs of ;, the surrounding residents or users within a %-mile walking radius.A local park's total acreage may be larger than 15 acres, but due to site conditions or s 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 o 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 residents Special use parks center around unique cultural, historical, or recreational features. The size and amenities offered at special use parks are tailored to ' V, 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, Resort Area, Trail and Linear Parks, and Water Access are 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 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 k sensitive environmental features. The conditions ' and intended use of each site are different and will be managed on a spectrum of passive recreation to dedicated protection and management of the IL natural/cultural environment. Each natural area Princess Anne Athletic Complex is a special-use park,providing 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 £ E; z. indoor passive and active recreation facilities, ° including meeting spaces, program support facilities, exercise facilities, aquatics, and supplementary outdoor support spaces. Design and Yi 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 6.= Recreation Center category. , • U Williams Farm Recreation Center is a Recreation Center that provides indoor and select outdoor recreation facilities. a i VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 48 % Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 3.1 // Virginia Beach Parks - Overall Map .............................................,................................. ......... •a a OM L3 �I,r 36'a ^� os'a •.I sP ° t' ail Y R a ° o Oat au ON pcc}O . ° ro in In vrostt}M '4OgnfaW II.l�il' 'A e�to1 a O .e•1 O.'Peaie ..2d' n 3H YY `I a p. ?".. w o �' City Council Districts O.^ *In Q�`5������ » r Q�rMr tnr Qua rn, a ,p1'Pm�IC O e 3,i S•Aa O19 e°y At s 4-ans„ eo,np ( 0, ''A ° d N>,sates 4� V or u a,n os,. a�O� p m � i. ps: �r 1 e1II 'z'n'q�'. �f xj tea" spa! >n au ro a one,w olr s;:o A ` '�\ pewr plu.�.,n' prod pas e x O 0' f \r q .M OU av6 pin 90 n�dr aaaa6661 .�r \\p �u '610 o 2 R,air \;' SW ptl ze m \` "r oik Fa -Focused .............................. >�....... ...................................... }; I r IF k Sk Y, F:. i 4 LEGEND -y-� • oh-Wide Pah a local P¢t e Nolurd Area e speC•oi-Use p`1 ,>:•7`".{3�Y$YS"r�•'� `. ■ Recreation Canler Schoo: ° schpd ..F:f9N p • Undeveloped o's VF6q'rrio Beach Parks V'egr:Io Beach NONroI AreaE S Prezarvc ;- On Other local Perks d Preserve> 'State Pats d Preserves State S Noliono,Avow S Re!oei, [,]Clly Lunits cily Cauca WmIs _.-.Roads -"'VNgrio Beach Grean t5ie .;� '.., � US Wilory Properlies Walcv Bodes Pm, VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 49 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 3.2 // Virginia Beach Parks - Focused Area Map ddlo ll fxpotllanary Base VHle Creek -` q f � " � First Landing State Park a a" tr , 1 M a 1 an Norfolk ' " s ° ` o°� use air. p..o�- 9s -.:O llr Q•r q \,a{ Y 4y. � o:s, � o.l:`L.a,G �� lygvr o ' „o w A s!(fo -- - a o & ..e"'..M..' w ffi o. o a" qss o4. ar ic, x �es ru 'u" ° slrr Rnb o 9 N m Noval Ail R' .4,u • �` s a R`� ° Elation oceona °Comp Pend"ton m9aQae 00 sr aym ' 4,,➢.eru i ° r rsss� a Zy�y,.A: a o,\ °� o.;;. NAS Dori ck r mo a�'am `dan or °, fit _o�,• .Annex j8 All' all 0- � '��: eroop'#m .'du `\\ °x..�ll°i� n 4`4 \ Q • Y Or P° ® O .aA\*ems �.�' a r,l r>< a' ,s, ♦4 Q••,m °` '�� � ° ate, iv ''' >w� •rva xu®.. a o9aa J6 ]]D %% IAt Q IOr q� C 25,E all Wa• e N5 m wl •71 f Chesapeake N 0 1 2 4 Mites lcG£ND • tacd Parr ?�4 6 L • Noturgl Araa 1 i • Special use ,^..,•1 3 ■ ReaeatimCenterScfwid 7 1 5 ; Schcoi \, \ • Undeydoxd yrgnio eeoch Parts •� Vkgnia eeach N.t-1 Ness 8 Prese,es `♦ •\1 Other teem Pocks&Reservas 1••Y•• '�j go Stote Pans R Preserve, 2 I ':. Stafe&Ndiiorai Niias 8 Rq!Vges 1 C„]City omits t Q City Couc#Cisfric% 1 { --Roads f.._........_.............�,.......... Wgirca Beach Green One City Council Districts US MAttxy Properties wafer eodes 11 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 50 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy PARK DEVELOPMENT LEVELS A complementary method for parkland and facility planning is to consider tiers of development for each category of parkland. 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 tierfacilities 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 tierto 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 These parks and facilities are the jewels of the park system, Pry e providing destination-quality amenities and experiences. 3 , 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 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. y R 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, permitting rules apply Park;Green Run Park 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. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 56 r Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Figure 3.2 // Sample of the Un-Developed Sites Summary Matrix DevelopmentSite Name PotentialPotential One of few sites located j Saw Pen Point 52 Local 33 50 78 67 33 50 in the Lynnhaven River, Park 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 neap. Three Oaks Park Large open site suitable Sherwood Forest I 67 Specialty 67 75 67 78 67 50 for active and passive Parcel se 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 7 ROLE/ EQUITY SIGNIFICANCE DEVELOPMENT I ENV.EQUITY FEATURES POTENTIALFINAL FIMPROVEMENT SCORE EASIBILITY CONTEXT Questionnaire Major Categories Final Score for Each Site basis of points points subtotaled from Subtotal scores averaged scoring 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.EQUITY ' FEATURES POTENTIAL FINAL DESIGN SCORE EQUITY FURNISHINGS IMPROVEMENT' FEASIBILITY Questionnaire Major Categories Final Score for Each Site basis of points points subtotaled from Subtotal scores averaged scoring 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. R� a : 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 N Level Green Park d Oak Springs Park $k $look $200k $300k $400k $500k $600k $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 g 8 6 q 7 16 5 2 d j y City Council Districts i 1 , ♦`ry�i ` U.,ertWAP'IE a_�t,j 25 Sus—gh Scua a East Pak t Saw Pe Pa.l Pak 26 ScelSeTou9h S,cuare Nralh Park 2 Margate A»Paris V I.ondan 0�Creek Park d` \ l Three Oaks Par 28 Rudee Hdghls Parcel %#, % Shed F-11 Pascal' 29 Wow 0l Pare,,GTrrre Park 4 A.,di-t Pail 30 GA..,gW/547it N-t Parch l -5 Peitmke ktanor East Farces 31 Camey Hajen \ 6 Pamlrmke karar West Parcel 32 kUh—GeenPark \.. 7 Nwlh LaeTBrp Par 33 Woedt dr Park \ B L"Grtea Parcel 34 'Hghq Greens 9 MHO Wa Park Sr4yels kleadcev i0 Perry Pent Park SeSard Faesr 'it 0#Creels P.zsevalWtArea 35 6e"Gas Parcel t2 Adam Thmaiytgood Praccry 36 cd Form IJ Lkervw>d Tray Pan Hig HV4.,BaM Parish 14 Aeies On The Say Par Hi.4xes1 Fams Pmca 15 Lon9 Creek ,M*Parcel 110—1 L.6,9 Parcel' 16 Laars Ga*dm Fars,,Par 37 Rere,ftds Par e 17 Ner-Park 38 P:4—,Ar:rz Woods Pace) 16 P,.We,4 Pak 39 HdIaN A—Park 19 StrawtridRe Nam Park 40 'Irdwn Rijn Rd.Panel '.20 Or:ankakes N.,t4Park Rw Oaks Par' 21 Chanpien Oaks Par Thalia Trace Oak:Pads Holland Pines Wzsl Par ,''4 G6arles",Lakes Sc P,N k tye�l p Nrii I711t4M'�atCi 'dui'�; Slat->.*1'1xa#vs.^;i�t�ta LEGEND f'ta9T,-- 0 urdevelooed Wginia Bench P. ®Vk e, Bexh 14—TOI A,&,S t,PrF.en�> Otlrer Lord Pprs d New— -. ;i Slate Parks 6 P,eserves M Slate E Nolion Areas S Re%gn '[,]City teTdls + Q City Colic]oistricts _.Roads ____V¢9ir`io Beneh Green 1,ne u5 whary,Properties , `�watr e4'vd:es North CW�Aqt: rd t' 2,N;, ' , .. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 60 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 3.4 // Locations of the Evaluated Under-Developed Sites 9 _ 3 7 10 6 ' 2 o o iyz ` � . � Jam' - • .. - �. dq City Council Districts i.� Cy o 0 i ty \ o 0 w t 1 o ` .10 a o „ 1 0 0° -- orl;a ♦� x 3- - ou x e IJnderda�tw J Part FM a,s 27 1 .1 e I Foesf hest Pa,', s D-.,»y Pal 2A Rosem<rI Fares PaA ; - sak Wads Park 29 P:v RUge Park ;^. 3 L-M Clem Park 31 Aleya0.Park 4 kkvYrvisr Park 31 Cyp¢SS Poe.Nwh PaA 5 SealuY Park 32 Fax Fke Eas!Pak 6 U,ru C.*dl rk 33 Red Wrg N The FWk - 7 Pad;ar..�,n Ytage Pah 34 Sawyer Lakes Esbrs PaA - H Oak Spy.;s FaA 35 Lake Smdh Lek. Penn Garde s Pak La.—Na rea wMA -10 Liwry P}3..Pak 36 Biga}pus Woais PaA II L kghl Lana Pah 37 Sax-Ly-S.aih PaA 5 12 C des. FarmsPA 38 Faa7.'d Pah sJ Raei9h S.v ae Park 39 Bay Colmy Pwi r , t4 Sal.,Wr9age Pak 40 60d W Esh�s Park 15 Waskyan Park 41 Li A btat.Nmt FaA \ IF Lym_Wcds Park 42 Lanfs"n takes Pak s I7 N-11.Pack 43 Lanktoen k4!A,,.,Y7esl PaA 18 Saa�d Chao Pak 44 Greal Ned LEaSns Park k s5 Fox Fee Fa, 4, 15 Fos Fee Pak -20 kkmdg Puny Pal 46 Cants La: Sxdh Pak 21 Red 4'1'rq Pan 47 6*dow Pak 22 C&k-, Oaks PaA 23 Woods 0sAvak.,Paa 24 Saalad RcwsPrk 25 HaSbM Punk Pa# 26 WyMamM Prk P l 1?�P1fMy2 '+'r AreQ LEGEND o un -rp�veboed V'rgrt!a Beach Po:cs - g;rua fieoch I:orUoi Areas L Reses'. - -Q1her Locol Paskz 3 Re;enes ��{ - - AM.PeFa 6 Preserves � �_! s1oM 8 Nai.Jta Rrsci#ReV 1' C.]Coy E++ 0 Ctry Cnu69 Dd kh 1 Rcods :r W&J.Besxh Green Lim . ®us hoi'm/Properties Wow Bodes k(` list VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 61 Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy 3.3 PARK SITE CONDITIONS EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION Individual site assessments and subsequent critiques and recommendations were performed on 40 park sites.These locations were selected by the Parks and Recreation Department and represent a cross section of park typologies provided in the Virginia Beach Park system. These typologies include City-Wide Parks, Local Parks, Natural Area,and Special-Use Parks. 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 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 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 PI 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 ; r intensities, runoff volumes, soil 4 conditions,or spatial restrictions. �� 'jam 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 , r c therefore safer and appreciable choice for identifying these facilities and assimilating them into the design vernacular of a park is to plant the A '; entire basin with an appropriate "' fZ1 composition of native riparian species , while leaving a maintenance route to the basin. Level Green Pork '.r 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 appearing less utilitarian, also provide the opportunity for reducing maintenance if _.w designed with soils and ambient moisture in mind. Managed meadow should be considered. Mount Trashmore 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. .. .,x = a� Kempes Landing Pork Mount Trashmore . ,, VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 64 Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy Signs Signs appear suspended in mid-air which z u 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 Park Trails Soft trails throughout the system would YT 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 incorporated with base material (e.g. sand, aggregate) and edging to reduce hazards and stem erosion. 41 i ��'r��'.3}�`:-�s��`.ate .���-•: � '`' ��s Lake Smith-Lake Lawson Natural Area ._ VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 65 r Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Open Space Many parks boast large,open,play fields which h 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. 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. t A Lake Placid Pork(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 Or yr< safety and aesthetics. _' - ' �• f 'w ax 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' i� Charlestown Lakes South Park New Light Park H. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 67 = � Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Playground Ramp Accessibility There are many entrances to mulched playgrounds in our system. These 4� ' entrances are trying to achieve a level �~ surface across a certain distance. T •:,.a it '`- ,� `'" ..+r'#.s_F sti�;:s�'�+•s—::.:: "' t-- a`r However the resulting sloe does not meet ADA standards. This presents an �',•' opportunity for a creative design :• J , 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 9 maintenance attention is a simple solution. Lake Placid Park .ry 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,canopythinning,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. r -7 � ��+-• fr l� 4 sl 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. 4: VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 70 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 3.5//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 (90%) 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. Vegetafive/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 idenfifiers 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 playfields. 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 District 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 District 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 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 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 71 -� Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Woodstock Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development 0 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 0 ortunites: City-Wide Park District 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/trails/ 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 10th 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 (70%) 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.Shomhaven 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 forlm rovement? 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 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 worn path linking the south standard spaces.Prune the hedgerow parking lot to the amphitheater area could be around the eastern 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 ,.;f,;g No major problems.The benched overlook Re-open the trail alongside the creek on Essential level or higher (g��� 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. 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+ Op ortunites: Local Park District 1 The only access to this park is from the If parking is possible,use permeable Essential level or higher (78%) 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 Alternatively,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 Im rovement? 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 (88%) 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 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 73 _� 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 ROW shrubs to join for forming hedge as intended.Prune trees on site and add trees forshade 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/shuffieboard court could be removed/re-purposed. Room for Improvement? I 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 existing Room for Improvement? 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/sealing 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 northern 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 O ortunites: Local Park Distr 9 Great park.Open space may not be entirely Add trees to better define the street edge. Essental 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 stafions Level Green Park Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development C_ O ortunites: Local Park District 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_ O 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 Bridge 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 District 1 No major problems.Some outlying portions Plant trees along street frontage for park %) are not fully ADA accessible.Turf repairs are definifion and parking lot shade.Add walk Essential level or higher (79 needed and the parking area would benefit or trail connection between parking lot and from permeable paving. softball bleachers. Delineate open spaces within the pads by adding trees. Room for Improvement? Yes,there is space to fit small amenities in the park ex.fitness stafions 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 definifion.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 packing 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 Df 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 (88%) 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 visibility. 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 Distr ct 5 No major problems.Ample parking is Add shrub beds and specimen trees at Essential level or higher (yl%) 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 eastern,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 8 Only minor issues.Ample parking is Potential trail development to W. Essential level or higher (90%) 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 Distr 5 No major problems.Ample parking is A well-scaled,well-designed planting bed Essential level or higher (93%) provided but on a moderately(vs.lightly)- around the sign would be beneficial. 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 p, O ortunites: Local Park District 7 Fairly clean,some minor issues of Obtain Essential classification by adding connectivity.Prune the trees on Sundevil bike racks,shade structure(or trees), Below Essential (61 Y.) Drive. walks,benches,and way- finding/direcfional 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 athsAvalks. 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%) 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 corner 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 0 ortunites: Local Park District t 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. 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 d- 0 ortunites: Local Park Dishlct 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 13% at the northern end(boat ramp area)and for additional parking at boat ramp area. Essential level or higher 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 0 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 patterns. 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 throughout 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 D+ O ortunites: Special-Use Park District 3 The primary issues with this park are Relocate the tree obscuring the visual access,maintenance,and purpose. Access connection between the pavilion and Essential level or higher (68%) 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 areas)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? amen . 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 Essenfial classification by Below Essential (80%) Required portions are accessible. providing a shelter and table on the western 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 Ramp Primary Issues: Conditions,Observations&Development p O ortunites: Special-Use Park District 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 motif/theme.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 yg �� 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. em Z4 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 surveys were +�'-4.2% at the 95%level of collected. confidence. A 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—29,497 Facilities/Amenities households (17.3%) In addition to assessing the needs for each facility and e Unpaved walking &jogging amenity, ETC Institute also evaluated the importance that trails—28,182 households 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 . 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. e 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 190.5 Paved walking&jogging trails 11111110 173,9 Natural areas 151.8 Unpaved walking&jogging trails 120.3 Fishing piers&dock areas 116.3 Nigh Priority Indoor fitness&exercise facilities 112.9 Children's playgrounds 1CW.0 (100+) Small neighborhood parks 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 200.0 Outdoor adventure/recreation(kayaking,etc.) 163.2 Special events at the parks 1 Senior adult fitness&wellness(ages 65+) 127.6 High Priority Large special events in City parks 119.3 1 Senior adult recreation programs(ages 65+) 9 (100+) VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 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 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 satisfythe 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 whatthe 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 °PP,°°° - - 77- -161350 170 295 17 4 1 177 525 P.°aP 1 4-- than the current rate, reaching 475,072 ,nP,6nn __ residents and 181,350 households by 2036. 300,000 -, -.....— .. 1Z0,000 • With a modestly growing population,park and 2500� 8, - 438,004 449,645 457,160 466,332 475072 loop recreation services will need to strategically 15DOGD invest, develop, and maintain parks and facilities in relation to current and future °— 1030 2021 ]°36 3031 2036 Cenzus Ertlmate ImeN.n %efMlon Pn�eN.n housing development areas. �PPPPIz,;nn _„,uanh61d3 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 older age segments, with 27.5% of the Age Group residents aged 55+, POPULATION BY AGE SEGMENT • The City will continue on an aging tend, with •0-12 •13-17 a16-34 03S-54 oSS£4 -65-74 47S+ those aged S5+ increasing to 35.5% of the population by 2036,an increase of8%over 2021 °x , levels. ox • Given the differences in how the active adults 6 (55 and older) participate in recreation 56X programs,the trend is moving toward having at : wu least two to three different program age segments for older adults. 30% • When developing the park and recreation °x system, the City should evaluate recreation °% =W4 =o:< ID31 .36 Censru Etamab Pr°IMlon Pmjetllan Pr°InN°n 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. s Per Capita Income ■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. $es,vi g g P $64,730 Income • With median and per capita household income averages greater to that of the Metropolitan $38,eia Statistical Area (MSA) averages and above $33,978 $35,106 national averages, it is important for the City to prioritize providing offerings that are first class with exceptional customerservice 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 Virglnla 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. 9 i61 • While the City-Wide population growth will be 4 restrained, several districts will likely see significant population growth by 2036, including 1' to i lsl District 4(19.3%), District 2 (11.2%), and District I? 10 (8.4%). Park planning and development will , need to accommodate differential population growth in City districts and regions. • City-Wide average income is higher than - MSA/VA averages, but certain .districts have T 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 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 of population will be (18%)/Asian(14%);Hispanic and greater than 55io (11%) MSA/US Averages Significant Aging Population (42% White(66%)/Black Greater than Virginia District 2 of population will be (14%)/Asian(11%);Hispanic Beach and MSA/US 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 (37%)/Asian(8%);Hispanic Below Virginia Beach and 18; 23%of (16%) MSA/US Averages 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 Equal to Virginia Beach District 6 (34/of population will (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 Population (51% White(81%)/Black(6%)/Asian Greater than Virginia District 8 of population will be (5%); Hispanic(9%) Beach and MSA/US 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 -ice 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: I • National Recreation Participatory Trends ���. • Core vs. Casual Participation Trends Sfxm&rim,ws,.�q A...r;�r 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 100 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 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 it 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 pastfive years,stand-up paddling and recreation kayaking were the fastestgrowing 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 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 gg — � Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy Local Sport and Leisure Market Potential PotentialMarket Index The charts to the right show sport and leisure market Beach Compared to National potential data from ESRI. A Market Potential Index Average 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 ratter likelihood that Basketball 100 116 4. % g Football 100 109 .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 96 4.2% Tennis 100 112 .2/o recreation market potential for the City as a whole. volleyball 100 112 3.5% Difference between each Council District were also General Fitness evaluated and can be found in Appendix D as part of FITNESS National City as MPI as%of the Demographic and Recreation Trends Analysis. Avers e a Whole o ulation Aerobics 100 112 8.1 Please Note: MPI scores are not meant to be Jogging/ 100 119 13.1% Running compared to each other, rather each MPI score Dilates 100 119 3.s°i° should be compared to the national average. To Swimming 100 119 18.4% further emphasize this point, a column is added to Walking for 100 108 27.5% Exercise each of the charts to indicate the approximate Weight Lifting 100 121 13.0% percentage of population in Virginia Beach that ZuYoga 100 1 % mba 100 106 3.6.6% participates in each activity. Outdoor Recreation Findings MPIs for City residents show market potential is OUTDOOR National city MPI as% RECREATION Average as a of greater than the US average in almost every activity 9 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. ,f 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 Agency State Jurisdiction Population Jurisdiction 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. ry 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 Jurisdiction Trustfor Agency State Type Public Lands 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 NC 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. A VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 93 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 4.7 // Comparison of Total Park Acreage Trustfor Total Park Acres Total as Agency State Jurisdiction Public Park Acres per percentage .- Lands Park Acres 1,000 of overall Score Residents 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 I County I NA 1 5,337 1 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 ResidentsTotal Total Total Total Developed Agency Population Park Developed per Acres per Acres Acres Developed 1000 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 of4,736 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/PassiveTotal 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 IndoorTotal Agency Population Planning Model 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 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. a VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 97 r +� 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 99 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 overtime,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 andjudgement 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 50%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/ ShoMall/ City School Other Total (pop.449,6451 Proposed Standards Shortfall Surplus TYPE Inventor Inventor Inventor Inventor Exists Parks acres Local Park 633.9 623.8 1,25T70 2.80 acres er 1,000 3.00per 1,000 Shc- -91 Acre(s) acres CityWide Park 1,001A 1,001.90 2.23 acres er 1,000 5.00per 1,000 Shortfall -1,246 Acre(s) acres Special Use 2.114.2 2,114.20 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 12525 Acres of total city park of total city 'Natural Areass(city owned only) 2.021.9 2.021.90 35% acreage 40% park acreage Shortfall -287 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-Wide,Special Use) per Shortfall Total Parkland Acreage 5,77109 623.8 21,769.0 28 164.7 1 62.64 acres per 1,000 no standard no standard VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 101 i+� 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 TYPE Inventor Inventor Inventor Inventor Exists 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 CityWide Park 1,001A 1,001,90 2.23 acres er 1 000 5.00 er 1,000 Shortfall -1,373 Acre(s) acres Meets Special Use 2,114.2 2,11420 4.70 acres er 1,000 2.00 er 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% acrea a 40% acreage Standard 12,525 Acre(s) 'Natural Areas5(city of total city park of total city park owned only) 2,021.9 2,021,90 35% acreage 40% acreage Shortfall -287 Acre(s) Active Parkland Acreage(Local, 3,750.0 623.8 0.0 4,373.8 g,73 acres 1,000 10.00 acres 1,000 -377 Acre(s) City-Wide,Special per per Use) Shortfall Total Parkland acres Acreage 6,771.9 623.8 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, NOA, 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. rt 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 Current Park Proposed Proposed Shortfalls in 2021 D- • • *shaded=shortfall Categories Neighborhood Park 2 ac./1,000 ppl Local Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl 9 Town Green N/A Loca I Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl a 6 Urban Plaza N/A Local Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl 4 3 School Park 1 ac./1,000 ppl Local Park 3 ac./1,000 ppl � to 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 Linear Park/Linkage 1 ac./1,000 ppl Special-Use 2 ac./1,000 ppl Park Eco-Garden N/A Special-Use 2 ac./1,000 ppl t 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 6 Total " 16 ac/1,000 ppl 10 00 a 1,000 ppl 4 3 Analysis Highlights 7 t° 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 6 standards in 2036. B 4 • There is a significant shortfall of City-Wide Park acreage in Virginia 1 3 Beach, with an additional 1,246 acres needed to reach the 7 10 s 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. 4 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 103 1� 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 (5.51 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 ' Standards ... Meets Meets TYPE City School Other Total 2021 Service Levels Standard/ Standard/In Inventory Inventory Inventory (pop.449,645) Proposed Standards Shortfall Shortfall/Surplus Shortfall Shortfall/Surplus Exists Exists Parks Local Park 633.9 623.8 1,257.70 2.80 acres per 1.000 3.00 acres per 1,000 Shortfall -91 Acm(s) Shortfall -168 Acre(s) City Wide Park 1,001.9 1,001.90 2.23 acres per 1,000 5.00 acres per 1,000 Shortfall -1,246 Acre(s) Shortfall Acre(s) Special Use 2,1142 2,11420 4. ,373 70 acres per 1,000 2.00 acres 1,000 Meete Standard 1.215 Acre(s) Me cts 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 12,5 52 Acres) 'Natural Areas'(city 2,021,9 of total city park of total cityark ac ea owned on2,021.90 35% r ge 40% acreage Short 4dl -287 Acre(s) -287 Acre(s) Active Parkland Acreage(Local,City- 3,750.0 623A 0.0 4,3739 9.73 acres 1,000 10.00 acres Wde,Speclal Use) per Par 1,000 Shortfall .123 Acres) Shortfall -377 Acres) Total Parkland Acreage 5,771.9 623.8 21,769.0 28,164.7 62.64 acres 1,000 no standard no standard perno standard 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 150,00 Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites Boat Ramp 5 2 7 1 site par 84,235 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 Feld 79 46 127 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 224,523 1 site per 2255.00 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 Courser 5 5 1 site per 89,929 1 site per 150,00 Meets Standard 2 Sites Meets Standard 2 Sites Outdoor Fitness 3 3 1 site per 149,882 1 site per 100,00 Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites Outdoor Stage 4 4 1 site per 112,411 1 site per 12000 Meets Standard 0 Sites Meets Standard 0 Sites Paved Trails(miles) 20.8 81.6 102A 1 mile per 4,391 1 mile per 3,000 Shortfall -47 Mlles Shortfall -56 Miles Pickleball 6 0.5 6.5 1 site per 69,176 1 site per 15,000 Shortfall -23 Sites Shortfall -25 Sites 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 -17 Sites Shortfall -30 Sites Pump Track 1 1 1 site per 449.645 1 site per 1500.00 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 Shelters(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 Sites 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' 7 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 t:.Jl -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 Tennis/Pickleball dual striping site 1 12 0 5 12 5 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 2500100 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites Cricket Field 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 1000,00 Shortfall -1 Sites Shortfall -1 Sites Archery Range 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 2000,00 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites Community Gardens 0 1 site per 0 1 site per 100,00 Shortfall 4 Sites Shortfall -5 Sites Outdoor Pools 0 t site per 0 1 sits per 200,00 Shortfall -2 Sites Shortfall -2 Sites Splash Playground 0 1 site per 0 1 1 sile per 50,000 Shortfall -9 Sites 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. 1, y VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 106 -t'' 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%=-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 appearto 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. !,, E 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 �\ I es ro sron 10-minute Walk Time • Local Park Access Poinls - School Park Access Points Areas within 10-minute walk to Local Park landing us�iP 51ete Pak 1 Areaz within 10-minute walk to School Park 1• t ' gym' - ` Arens NO[within 10-min walk to LocaU5chool Park t Ar Q t —6a Tiers to Pedestrian Access(IJo crossing) Norfolk ! - Wstncf S .. T JS�IiCf d ry "�" r. 0 ` �V�r r,AS aceano ;V} SMR Cemp➢—d10- Y l ' NAS Oc<cnc-Dcm Neck Annex f t 1� i L j -• - .. 1 1 t s 1 c 1 ?a iS esapeak - LEGEND M Virginia Beach Parks =Vrginlo Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves �;# Nodh Landing stale W I Stole Parks&Preserves State&Naiional Wildlife Areas&Refuges City Limits C:] .� False Cape City Council Districts State Pak K-12 Public Schools Roads • --Virginia Beach Green Line !�US Military Properties Water Bodies 1 2 d AUles _2 n;L3 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 Access Level of Service 10-minute Drive Time City Park Access Points(Selected) j Areas within I G-min Drive to City Park Areas NOT within I 0-minute Drive io City Park X District 9 Di3tricf,-, District 4 District 3 0iNJ S HAS Oc,w S"'R C.11P Pjr'et NA S OC—C DCM Nk An— District 70 #.4* District 'Di isirict 2 LEGEND Virginia Beach Parks Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves State Parks&Preserves State a National wildlife Areas&Refuges City Limits fate ca^>e State Park City Council Districts K-12 Public Schools Roads VFgink3 Beach Green Line US Militowy Properties Water Bodies 0 1 2 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 109 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 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 10-minute Walk time _.,.,..,. _, .;._ • City Park Access Points Areas within I0-minule walk to City Pork i ON Areas NOT within 10-minute walk to City Park ! --Barriers to Pedestrian Access(No crossing) 4P DrslriC1 • . r C j 4� • +". tit: NAS bcrono - 5MR Camp Pendefon - • Q !. - NA5 OGea.'ro•Oum NECA Annex � h ' . Qip A rtct [��..y\ \ \ \ r Is LEGEND =Virginla Beach Parks t =Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves - Iny Riv 9e M State Parks&Preserves State&Notional Wildlife Areas&Refuges - C-1 City Limits False Cop,:, State Pn=M Q City Council Districts j K-12 Public Schools Roads -•Virginia Beach Green Line US Military Properties Woter Bodies _ y -- ri `rs, 0 I q NAJ--.5 -2 miles g "? 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 RIFIEB rnrt Sfoty, 10-minute Walk Time • City Park+School Park+Water Access Points ®Areas within ID-minute walk to All City Parks 'ti►. f • State Fork • Areas NOT within 10-min walk to All City Parks A, Barriers to Pedestrian Access(No crossing) tits ri IF 4 . � � r.(j�St!iL^.;t FS R . If3i5fraCt�i r � 1? t xs iriC I'I • I 1 i • ♦ •,Pisfdrf ' NAs scam. ShIR C—P Pdf r'��, •y' r i l +'r _ �+ NAS aceona-Dam NrCk Ann j *n •.p � 'i! r 44 1, l � • �JIf Fr ne a t r ' ist;�t , m LEGEND NN Virginia Beach Parks ®Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves North tending River ti Static-Flalylat Brea State Parks&Preserves State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges [;]City Limits false Cape Q City Council Districts Stole Pkark t K-12 Publc Schools Roads ---.Virginia Beach Green LineFM 9 US Military Properties Water Bodies la ( ¢_ s B 1 _ 4 NO" � `` ,• 1"f m*s I% _T7, VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 112 •� Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy Map 4.5 // Park Access Mapping — i 0-Minute Walk Time Assessment (City Parks,School Parks, Water Access Points, and Shared Use Paths) �- Access Level of Service IFB Fod Slory 14minute Walk Time ' City Park+School Park+Water Access Points Areas within 10-minute walk to All City Parks First Landing"s . —Existing Trails(Paved Shared Use Paths) Stale Park Areas within 10-minute walk fa Trails Areas NOT within 10-min walk to mS #9 Al CityParks/Trals t }S t Tfrc L'i { a NAS c'oeaga SMR CamP fend e U'S�nct s � .. NYst)clori6 aomKec'AM" R ( `•• - bt .C4 . . + , t^ 4� 0 us Hai 1 F, LEGEND Virginia Beach Parks V'rainlo Beach Natural Areas&Preserve. - Other Local Parks&Preserves Nodh Landtr.g River i SLaf �ral4rea 5•State Parks&Preserves erve - State&National Wildlife Areas R Refuges [„]City Limits -,..rw/�P ,i False Cape 0 City Council Districts State Pa,k r-12 Public Schools ' Roads --•Virginia Beach Green Line ON US Military Properties Water Bodies ' 0 1 ? 4jdles =2 mHes .,mot VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 113 �••r 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 a 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 47% of residents within 10- 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 677o 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 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 4.15 // Virginia Beach Residents within a 10 Minute Drive to a Park (City Parks, School Parks) Total Census)2020 - .. City of VB 459,470 450,767 98% 80% 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, Pop Served • -. Difference I Census) .. City of VB 459,470 309,532 67% 80% -13% 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 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) To I • • Acres - District Total-Land- 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. W. Visitors hiking Morshview Park. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 117 Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy Map 4.6 // Total Park Acreage per Council District ee v, sr.r, Total Park Acreage(per District) Ja urine Creel 0-100 101-250 first landing 251-500 State Park 501-1,000 1.001-2,500 District 4 t♦2,501+ 1 District 8 District 6 District 3 District 8 1 IA#rrwm sl.(R Cemp r^<7 r<rop NA$aCe -Aamfil e 'g, v r £ LEGEND ..•Virginia Beach Parks !�V'rrginio Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other local Parh&Preserves a State Parks&Preserves State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges E:_7 City limits F-1 City Council(Districts j K-12 Public Schools Roods --�-Virginia Beach Green L;ne M US Military Properties Water Bodies 0 l 4Aailus Dl VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 118 -& Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 4.7 // Average Park Size per Council District Average Park Size(Acres) j ?2. Fd story0-5 NA Ole cwe k 5.1-10 Novaf zase CNst Landing 10.1-25 State Park 25.1-50 District 9 rir�rr,,lk District 8 3»► District G G"hiJ.I District.3 Occona Nato, -. District 1 )J c1 "'jr°F'" NAB Camp FendW— Gamp Pendlalon Sfale M 91-y Res=rvatton District 10 R �- District 5 y�, D..Nock Nav IRaserralion i f i - i � 4 I 3 US N— Fe t n "=,F,P { LEGEND Virginia Beach Parks Virginia Beach Natural Areas R Preserves Other Local Prnls&Preserves 1 Ji State Parks&Reserves State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges [::]City Limits I F-I City Council Districts ! K-12 Pubiic Schools --J Roads - ----Virginia Beach Green Line - On US Military Properties u2 4 N41 Js n 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 7 Parkland as Percentage of Total JED Fort Story Council District Area JES Ufflc Cr ek 0%-5% 5.1%-1W. First landing State Park 15.1%-20-- District 9 20.1 25% District 8 District 6 District 4 District 3 NAI cl'—, District I F S'vk C—P?—d10- 11AS 0—-0.1 Neck I- District 10 District 5 District 2 LEGEND =Virginia Beach Parks =Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves North Landing River State Natural Area State Parks&Preserves Preserve State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges C::j City Limits False Cape City Council Districts State Park K-12 Public Schools Roads ----Virginia Beach Green Line US Military Properiies Water Bodies 0 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 120 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 Goal: 90% or more of the scores. Map 4.9 displays grades for a sample of parks in each 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 S, per Council District, additional improvements. (ranked highest to lowest) Averaged Site Condition •. ScoreDistrict • 9 90.0% 80.0% 5 89.1% 80.0% 8 81.6% 80.0% 2 81.5% 80.0% 6 81.3% 80.0% 7 80.5% 80.0% 1 79.7% 80.0% 3 75.6% 80.0% 0 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 // Average Park Condition Score, per Council District �.. Average Park Score per Council District ER rarrsray (Range of Individual Park Scores) -"- - _ lf9 Ulfle Creek ,Z-,�_ �35-90 30-84.9 tint Landing 75-79.9 State Park ----" 70-74.9 District 9 ' ' xall- District 8 e Ly District 6 District 4 .;t•. 1 a s District 3 District 1 SMR camp Pe&O— ��. NAS Oceana-Dam Neak Anrex a 3 District 10 District 5 District� Chesapeal;e LEGEND "Virginia Beach Parks Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves `Other Local Parks&Preserves North Landing River State Natural Area '' State Purls&Preserves Preserve State&National Wildiffe Areas&Refuges [.]City Limits false cape [�City Council Districts Stale park t K-12 Public Schools Roads -«Virginia Beach Green Line ®US Military Properties Water Bodies 0 1 _ 4 iks N Y'=2 rtnls . .. '.31�c:. ...:.«.. 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 Capital Princess Anne Gateway Park, Little Island Park, Funding per Percent - • 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% $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) JEsrorsro.y per Council District(2010-2021) _ JEB Ufpo Creek j $0-$50 $50.01-$100 First Landing $100.01-$150 State Park $150.01-$200 District 9 $200.01-$585.49 71 e.z) s ' 7`14 District 8 J k• r l z District 6 s � ,..,. P INr I0;Sfrir t+; District t ( w:p�Y_ l• r } NAS Oc—r. SMR c—P Pendleton _ z� NAS Occano-Dom Neck Annex District 1C x District 5 District 7 C!esapeak LEGEND =Virginia Beach Parks Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves State Packs&Preserves State&Notional Wildlife Areas&Refuges E::7 City Limits 0 City Council Districts t= K-12 Public Schools Roads ».Virginia Beach Green Lime IA US Mlitory Properties Water Bodies 0 I 4�hiihs rl _s r i f_ ' 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 (ATSDR) and the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed a Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) for every • Aged 65 or Older Census Tract in the U.S.The SVI is based ' Aged 17 or Younger on a total of 15 social factors that are ' Civilian with a Disability combined into 4 related themes: Single-Parent Households Socioeconomic Status, Household Minority Composition and Disability, Minority ,r 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 fourthemes,as well as an overall SVI Mobile Homes Crowding ranking. Figure 4.12 depicts the No Vehicle relationship between the social factors, _ _.%1. 'T Group C7rn.iartr, 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 I-264, as well as along Highway 165/Princess Anne Road. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 125 Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy Map 4.11 // Social Vulnerability Index score, per Council District JEE Far:Stag CDC Social Vulnerability Index JEe Ole Creek. Highest Vulnerability _ First Landing r State Park Lowest Vulnerability District 8Astri rs Dkoct J' 3 Distirct 3 DiS!1C 1 NA$acaana SMR Camp Pendreton NAS Otcona•Dam Neck Annex Diet ct 10 D strict 5 L \ t ' US rt.n• t Fenhe 1' ,. ni3 rr li:t e' VA Virginia Beach Parks Virginia Beach Nolural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves North Landing River State Natural At ea -46 4 State Parks&Preserves Preserve State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges [-,]City Limits False Cape Q City Council Districts State Park K-12 Public Schools Roads .._.Virginia Beach Green Line SM US Military Properties Water Bodies 0 ;_. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 126 <-+r 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 forfalling 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 • 2nd 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 s 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 Composite Equity Need fats J :°.• yes con sro y- VI+Park Acre s+ `6 011e C�-k (S Park Funding+Pork Scaring) 7-9 3 (tow Need) 4 Hat Landing { \State Park12 5 1 r 16 iHigh Need) v- NAS Occana-Oom N�cR Annex ;1:Stncf 7 S Ak r 4 `8 t - US N-� i Fc heti} i{ ty i �t t 0i;W0 2 L:hBiQ4?dk9 LEGEND Virginia Beach Pocks - ®Virginia Beach Natural Areas&Preserves Other Local Parks&Preserves North Landing Rine( Stale Nafau.d,bra State Parks&Preserves State&National Wildlife Areas&Refuges [:]City Linniis Ca p f---I City Council Disiricts p`k j K-I2 Public Schools Roads ��.Virginia Beach Green Line tO US Military Properties Water Bodies —i 1.•=2 rnte'3 ._ _ _. 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. wed �, fit : � /� • r; s Wyk i �M. '� ^-r--- a: 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 Equiity Equity Equity 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. J K r �i .t 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 FREQUENCYDIMENSIONS: DESIRED FUTURE SUCCESS OF CONDITION: • �A • • 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 3- 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"5" equity-based Century comfortable,and rating on a 5-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 z VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 132 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy i Parks After Dark is a popular series 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: "215t 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. 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 �j Quality Equity Economic Equity EXISTING FACILITIES 9 9 All parks are to be developed to meet standardized development levels. Citizens should expect and receive consistent high-quality ¢> = recreational experiences at every city owned park that they z ' 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 a popular activity in Virginia Beach. classification. 9 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 forthe long-term managementof this pervasive species. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 134 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy AReview 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 thatthe next update to the ADATransition Plan brings additional focus to recreation and play. 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 7 rT 0 UNIX N ,* Constructed wetlands and a daylighted stream provide habitat and Stormwater services at Bow Creek Recreation Center. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 135 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. 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(112 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. a, 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,newtree 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. V ' 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 currentstondardporkidentrficotionsign. 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 41O 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. TIN 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, z - or overlooks as appropriate. This will provide safe and high-quality features for users, as well as protect water banks from erosion. Continue to add landscaping to casual 7. sports fields. a1 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 or trees The new basketball court at5eatcokcommunity could be added for increase ecological function and shade Park. for visitors while still maintaining high quality turf play surfaces. J 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. 0 N 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. 4 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. �I 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. 0 *1 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 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. A z r` Parks After Dark is one of the many types of programming offered by the Department. 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. *Create 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. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 140 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy s. MWL 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. 'r _. ' 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. 00 s Create bluewoys. The City should develop and market additional blueway trails. Blueways should be designed for variable length trips for a 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. elueways 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. 9 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 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. �J 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 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 .1 oil, needs.The geographic distribution of other aquatic facilities t ' .. = -- should be considered when locating the spraygrounds to ensure equitable access to aquatics throughout the City. Splash playgrounds expand water-based ploy opportunities and are very popular. a VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 142 - -% Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy LAND ACQUISITION 0 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. 0 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 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Table 5.2 // Local Parks Shorffall Solution Assessment 2036 Undeveloped e Shortfall/ Local Park Available in Assuming Full Number of Local Build-outDistrict Surplus Acreage other parks eed-d 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 H RSD,completed in 2021,is an exampleAP of a very successful combined park and infrastructure `J a= improvement. d M Autumn in the Air is a popular Virginia Beach festival. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 145 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 orsurplus assumingfull build outof 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---- 2036 City-Wide Land Shortfall/Surplus Number of City- Shortfall/ Available in Assuming F Parks ull wide District • Acreage other parks Build-out N--•-• 1 -170 0.0 - -170.0 2 to 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 1195.2 185.0 8.2 13 1 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 nearthe 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 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 148 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. gar - r�I VM ' 1 e� Mount Trashmore is a popular park for kite flying. 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 High,Very High need cit -wide? ' Does the project Cr W address a Statistically ,n Valid Survey(SVS) Low, Medium, Priority Facility Need 0,3,5 Priority Investment 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 Z% park? WDoes the project help �+ improve the Premiere, Achievement of Park standardized level of Enhanced, CY development as 0,3,5 Standard Essential identified in the park Amenity classification standards? a Does the project No, Capital, Cr Partnership provide an opportunity 0,3,5 Capital and U o leverage O&M .0 partnerships? 0 $ Staffing and Financialrund is the project's High Impact, w ct to staffing and 0,3,5 Medium, Resources n resources? Minimal 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 Priority Facility Statistically Valid Survey W Need (SVS) Priority Investment 0,3,5 Low, Medium, High a, 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 R hat is the project's = Negative Impact, No Impact, a, Water Quantity potential impact on 0,3,5 E managing water quantity? Positive Impact What is the project's impact '> Negative Impact, No Impact, W 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 4% may fail and cause harm a- to the public? W 4% Does the project address a subject of significant O' 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 Partnership opportunity to leverage 0,3,5 O&M UJ partnerships? o Staffing and What is the project's impact w Financial o staffing and funding 0,3,5 High Impact, Medium, Low 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 regions to seek additional park land by Local or City-Wide park type.A further evaluation by the Department will be necessary to evaluate potential suitable parcels for acquisition and development. Water Access Providing equitable water access 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 accessibility 37 5 45 water access facilities but adjacent Improve soft surface trail to water bodies were overlayed conditions and surfacing 35 s 5 45 d onto the Composite Park Equity Address safety hazards 36 5 1 42 s Map. Park sites with potential for Increase connectivity and access to parks and recreational facilities 34 i 4 41 water access development that Improve casual water access were a distance removed from Points with dedicated constructed facilities 34 3 41 existing water access points were Increase access to shade at all identified for pursual with priority parks 29 5 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 3 5 37 Improve park perimeter 9 landscapes 5 3 36 a PRIORITY All Parks to meet standardized RECOMMENDATIONS development levels ® 1 1 36 Track equipment age,schedule The following Items are priority routine maintenance,and plan projects and development based for equipment replacement 5 0 '36 Construct stormwater on equity needs. The prioritization management facilities and was developed through erosion control measures 3 1 35 Continue to add landscaping to quantitative and geographic casual sports fields 5 n 32 analysis. The full set of priority Update park entrance sign Y location mapping can be found in standard ' 5 5 24 a Continue to replace park m E Appendix I. perimeter 2-rail fencing with 410 0 single-rail fencing throughout the park system 5 1 20 VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 152 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 are increased ADA access and availability Development of Park Amenities Equity of universally accessible design elements, Type of Amenity Score Feasibility Cost Total Priority improvements to soft surface trails, Playground 39 is 12 66 addressing safety Canoe/Kayak Launch 35 15 15 65 Soft Trails(miles) 35 15 15 65 a Paved Trails(miles) 34 15 12 61 m hazards, increased connectivity between Outdoor Fitness 33 15 12 60 parks or recreational facilities and the Dog Park 31 15 12 58 surroundingcommunities and destination Archery Range 30 10 15 55 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 Pi`kleball 30 10 12 52 Skate Spot 25 15 12 52 seen in Table 5.6. Basketball 25 10 15 50 9 Boat Ramp 33 10 6 49 as These items all have high equity scoring, Volleyball 21 10 15 46 Fishing Piers 35 10 0 45 v are phaseable, and generally have low to Rectangular Field 23 10 9 42 2 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 10 2 40 splash Prlayground 2ack 8 10 2 39 in the park system and has an ADA Tennis 17_; 10 12 39 T transition plan in place. ADA accessibility Outdoor Pools 30 5 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 0 containment barrier at playgrounds, that outdoor Stage s1 s 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$4.5 million renovation which will transform it into a City-Wide park, based on the type and diversity of amenities that will be constructed in the park. Refer to Map 5.1 for the location assessment of priority local parks. High priority underdeveloped City-Wide parks are Salem Woods Park, Marshview Park, and Carolanne Farms. High priority undeveloped local parks are Margate Ave. Park,Amhurst Park,Thalia Trace Oaks Park, and County Haven.There are no undeveloped City-Wide parks located in a high priority area. Refer to Map 5.2 for the location assessment of priority City-Wide parks. VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 153 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 5.1// Priority Local Parks for Development 9 & s'. 0 10; 5 E«.m 5 '9 a1 Q 744 Norfo;k e r City Co,. . ....�,., o �s ❑ until Districts e 7 .. ❑16 - -` .3 �, xl • composite Eqvity Need ❑ - .i FOII A, — •t0❑38? ❑IO ... �. i ties ,_ tk FvnomAP+Pa'k 5f��'_ ❑ c _ 1 •� 6 3} (y ❑ A S 1 O ❑7�� �11 ` '4 ❑ J ❑ 0`% 4 �10 " f _7.3 ;7- 13 a 'Qav❑I .a y �1a !S y�"$B32 a � g A C h�_5❑peaky LEGEND 4*r_yj+i P,Tk ns,::�:5 FCry3;t�FuN Paik !1_;�1N^P�"I Pan.Fa:rl',g0 i5 Sca'sa-w�i$G�yaEul Pa. ❑ Underdevolopetl Po'Ys 1 Ovrni+rJy r'aA 26 Wyrdcrrere Park I San F.,Pcml F.k 20 $uuWaiyh SGvue N>n!�F.�.r: "_vmn vl>md'PaA 27 RoxmaY Fe-A YtaelPaR kkvgac 're F-.k 27 Lord-Bedp Creek Part. O Unaevelomd Paks 3 Lirel Grier Park 28 Rx. 1Famea Park 3 'n—Oaks Park 28 Run Hcghl,Parse s ,7.nve,r Park 29 Pak R"Park Showed Foxes+Pacer 29 'A•oWs 0l Pumy Grove Park Virg:r,;o Beach Fots 4tck P.A 33 AWardns Pxk A,1,1t Pare 38 Bu14%w;YfidchHl Par:elt ®Vu�,;nio Beach NelurW Naas3Preserv. 6 L h G.-den Park 31 Cw-Puff.t:dh Pik S Pem6M.ALua East Panel 3+ C.a:'y�a«n 7 P - ,14a.eo Park 32 Fees R.Eul Pak a Pem.MOF.e A'ara•,YM Para132 Mail—Green P.A. 14 01"L0001 Polka G hese'We B Oak Speno PiA' 33 Red W19 On 73m Pai 7 NeAn UldN Pak dd 33 Weoge P.A 9 Perm Gardens P.A 34 Ssayer E.6 EWe,P.,,k 8 U.,Green Fuel 34 'H9hyale Green S10te PcIkS.B Pys S leS 10 L I v RkAPn Fans 35 LAe Smh Lake 9 MW Oar Pak Sa.jvs 18eedae It L,i-&gnt Mara Pak Laesen N.WIArea ID Ferry Pala F,A Soa ewd Faasf 51a1e!.Noyicnp'.kr�as6Nefu9ci 17 C-b—Forma Pork 36 Bfi?.d—l4rndS Pak It OMCreekP--t-Anaa 35 Benky Gale Pa.1 [�]Gty l.7rntS 13 Flr*S,4—NA 37 S+4m testes Scvtn Pane 1-' Adam TMxw,Ihgeed P mpeny36 1WI-W Faas1 1, SaBelY�tpe Psk 38 FaddPak 1] Oeetv,;,W irax Park HghWd Parma �Q City C'L'a D&hith; 15 'W111y1n Park 39 Ray Cokay Pa•k 14 Ae 'On the Bay Pak Hikaq Fames Parch n Rco� 16 LYT.I. W. PA 40 Se'4,W ES'.-es Park 15 Lay Deek Brag.Partd Hf4"e,l La,dng Pe- 77 t7 Nen."PxK N.asn.POK /1 Up-Eslams traf,Pak 16 Loa»Garden Farms Park 37 Rq-,N W.Ws Nor Vig ac>dO Beach Green lire 18 Sha!kxd Chase PaA 12 LaMsllw.n tak sear. 38 Po—Aene WOWS Pms 19 F.F.Pester 1 43 Lank Me.J—W,I Pzrk IB Prospnily Pak 39 40aed Pam,Perk ffA US W f y Prapeflies 20 Munden P ief Pak 4G Great Ned:M d e NA 19 SSanCrdPe NM.h NA ID 7rxem Rives Rd,Paco W(tler BOcfe; 21 Red Wky Pak 15 Foe Fm P 1k ,r 20 menakes L Write Pak fire:Oak,Pa M' 22 Ce1a>Ia`Oak0.1k 16 Cham,k LAIe$o:dh NA 21 Cl-"Oak,Pa t 23 WWd,Of A,6L,Park 17 BdgA—Park Petra 1-1.Cora,Pak 24 $aawd*16 Pak 23 Heg dPkms War Pak PRIORITYLOCAL PARKS 2a ChafnWanLakes Sa PaA{Pest UNDERDEVELOPED/ UND t`OPED 0 1 z ` 4,1 + EQUITY NEED OVERLAY _. .,, VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 154 - % Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy Map 5.2 // Priority City-Wide Parks for Development ` q: 3 10 5 P m , d s, f j City Council Districts mpo to Equity Need d 0° - .:.'i (tow Need? 12 dye i 1,0 t u '� l4 10 it 4 14 !� O13 2Q a �...;12 ®!4 a a27..v t6 lNgh Need? y t 'e c i i l!"iESO(1k�d1;E � LEGEND Lisbd,.W rAF,_025 ILty11A1r,1rnk i�,,k F1kF •rso c ©U,mj_rtic-rs:`.Pcd Forst t P,.+�:nlf rwk 26 Hyndamua Pst 0. P2 —1f, 2d S. �,1 -o-9 1 . 2 sakmWooLFak 27 Razrn4dF eslW IP h Z � 21 L J 8,A ,eekP k • Ueaeveleped Parts L.: C at 23 R..,",Faarl.sk Thee Uda Palk 29 Fwdru Pkk+ghl>Par�cl A� +�nc ak 23 Rx Ri*Pak -"hdvM1bd Fdry Pa,ce� 29 W-h ClPmr07 vPmA vk;l a BBach Ptvks 5 Seyah PA 33 Al—d.Pak 4 Mryv,yFmk 7Q &Magma 1 Atukwsl Fwud 1 {{{ F Lake Gaim Pak 31 Cypess P,sn!,.Mp'k 5 Pe,firoke!A—Ead P-d 31 Ceuary Hr<h Vkg Y4 Raoch NaMal Area:d.Fr:2".. i raaa lVh9.Pmk 32 Fn F.E.,NA G Pertdoke Mono Vi. P-M 32 Mt.-Grcxr Pak 01!ter locd Parks A Frc-01 a Oak 5wpPail 33 Red SYrq Cn Ttx Peat 7 t!^M tandeg Pk 33 M-4.dp P.ra 9 Pewe Gxdws Pak 34 5eaYer lakn E!W1 PaA 9 Ina Czeo Psi 31 'W;h;a a G, We Pocks 6 PrexY 10 lfi.+ry R69e Park 35 Leko Sm1h Lake 9 PM Dam P. 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StrrcnGtlge NnT Pak 40 Udn P—Rd Fs� ?I Red Wig PA 45 Fos F.Pak 21 0—lakes Mcalh Pak Rewr Oats Fah' ;`1;;;,i:�e,es Coksk90aka Park 46 Chakx Lakes Sow Pak :1 C--,on Oab Pak 27 W'ud.01A,4.Pak 47 (k Tw w NA 22 T W,T,-e Offi Pak -. 24 Satack NUN PA VfeFand P-,Wes:Park PRIORITY CITY-WIDEan1�e V114 'PARKS UNDERDEVELOPED/"il fE EEC .,ED �.,� a,�-- , _-� ,. . � + EQUITY NEED OVERLAY Vp VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 155 Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy This prioritization narrows a list of over 80 park sites down to a list of twelve parks for priority investment and development. 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. . � VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 156 -` Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 5.3 // Priority Areas for Local Park Land Acquisition t3 6 �,.,.-. 4 3 - 10 5 5 t 25 22 City Council DlstFic ❑..-, � - 27 Ss, d 9 1J•N 0 L' ,-F 13 111..,4a,tl ° em', ❑ 3 an �n 1 _ P 3r �•.. 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Lot-Galen Part 31 Cypea P-1 Nam PA 5 Pentode k,aror Eu,t Portal 31 Cwery Hasm VkjYNO Pcaeh Paks Pa6anent Vfi r PaA 32 Fa Re ECM PA 6 Pentode Vora WN Par:el 32 k'a7ra,Gewn Pak Oak Sp+v Pule 33 Red Weq On Th.Pule 7 Nan holy PA 33 Woam,ldge Pam -Vey6tio Berh Noturol.veos d Preserve, Peon Grdem Pak 34 Soa)a Late,6Yb.Pan 6 Lew Gmon P.srua 31 'Mgfgab Geer, OR-Locta Parks a Prose - 10 Leedy Ridge Part 35 Lake Smh Lake 9 k'A Dam P.A S-,,Y,k'eadow 11 L-Ogn1 karar Pule L—Neb"Area 10 Ferty POW,P.A Sealaard Fne,1' state Parks 6 Resolves 32 Carolmm Fans Pad 36 &qa1, xMM P-k U Drf Crtei Prow.,a0ai Arra 35 &nky Gale P—N t3 Ralrgh$rule Pak 37 S*,ta'w,Sale Pat 12 Ada"Tt*MV'good Pa-,Ty 36 'BeN—d F-1 Slate A NOPcca AfrosA Re(Vgft la Salem V4.9e Pat 36 F.411d Pak I3 DeerZd Tr PaA HgNaMPauh L�Cify Umits 16 Wnleyan Pak 39 Bny Cdorq PA IS Ames On R.gay'Pak HdoreM Farms Purer 36 Lyrcdusen Vlaods Pule 10 Ekb.d E,!ab,,.6 on)Deek 6r40 Parcel H*C't lariF g Pm- -City COaC6 DSlficl5 17 N—t,,Pak 11 UPI.Es 1..NON P.6 16 Lays G. n Fan•,P- 37 Rol!q Wxd,Pais 16 51"erd CN.Pk 42 xn L`Oit Lakes P'* 17 Nim'no Puk 36 P—Anre Woods P.-1 -- Rcods 19 Fa,Free Parcel 1 4 3 Wdsi—Meadows WN Part 16 Prc tl PIA 39 Hdacd P-,Pan MuNen Pdinl Park , Great.Mee ,P. 19 Sa.Nt sge w"t,Pa 40 1r-Rw Rd.Ppul Vxynio Mach Green tine 1 Red WM Pad 45 F..Poe PEA 20 Doran loses tbfi Pat Rver Oar,PW -US mlilay Ploperths Cnla:Oaks Part a6 Chs k-.m Lake,S—a Pa,k 21 GAavn Oar,PeA 23 W Yb'c For CA A4., k 47 6.ti2a3ooe Pk 22 Thaw Trace Oaks NA W afar 8.6- A Seatxk W,Park 23 H.WW Pre,West PA 2a cwesb.!Lake Setrh Pak M"t rJcrti7 Carci;na } y, a M',.M5 �,.... LOCAL PARK PRIORITY LOCATIONS Un VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 157 xv Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy Map 5.4 // Priority Areas for City-Wide Park Land Acquisition s $ � i p 10 5 a / f 35 ' w 1 R ... City Council Districts 12 �z ❑S ab - µ 36 LEGEND Port Priority Locaticas i1 n�c�z;h aced i Po-knn>= s>:.I:aseaa; , :aiy�a Prkxdy .,. it Lcw Priority 025 Haygood Pa Pod ra —� < It�tCYt'9gd Park Fadkea O 25 Srarb—*Squire East Park 1 Dr oody Pali 26 Wind—Pad 1 S.Pen Pad PaA 26 Scat-0 sq: NWT Pur. �P6or:ty Pork-a)d ACQvlWiln AtPas Sakn Ykcds Pa'k 27 R--t Faesl Weal Pak 2 MwosteAW Pad 27 Lada18nd9e r—k PaA 8 level Green Park 28 Rose 1Faest Park 3 'Than CWo Pad 28 Rude Heyhla Pend (3 Underdevelapad Po!ta>15 At. kteyni.Park 29 Paw Rid,.Park Sh—ood Forest Parcer 29 Woods of Pvey Grove Part • UradovebAed Porks>IS Ac, S-W%Park 33 A;a—daPak A AMur4 Park 30 8u7,nylonl WNSO-1 Pace)I Lotus Gard sPart. 31 Cypress Pool h'orlh Pak 5 P—Voko karm East Passel 31 cou,"Haven V eUY.io&:xh Perks Palasmem vfaga PaA 32 Fox Fire Eak Pad 6 P-,*ro k!arn West Parcel 32 6+a.—Green Pak Oak Sp+:rgs PaA >; RW Wag M TIM Pad I Norm W,.drc9 Pak 33 W'.&A*Pule Vir7 ,x Beach f o'wol Arens Is Preserves Peran Gardens PA 3A Saaym lakes Estates PnA B Levo'Green Panel 31 YA L.G..— OOrer t.-ol Perks d heseivos 10 LEerty RW9e PEA 35 Lie SMh Lake 9 MA Dam Park S-bets Maldae 11 Lwrotpl Mara Park LaA>at Naluol k. 10 Ferry Pc nI Palk S.6.d Faet' :9 P Slate Pules d Preso'fox t2 CNotan'ra Fame PEA 36 Bri}dwn'Noods Pak 11 pH C,14 P—al.Area 35 BanlMy Gate 35 1 7 Raleigh Scuare Pak 37 Sae'm tuna Swdh Park 12 Ad.-Thamylgard Pmpady 36 '&IMood Forest 1 Slate Z.aaottetwi Areas 8.Refuges 1a Salem V,6a9e Pak 3H falWk•W pad 13 D.—d Trax Pak H9h*,d Pa A _ L�City L•t h 1$ Wesleyan PaA 39 Bay Cab y Pere le Aerial ran The tray PaA HAve4 Fa P-4 16 t)mnba�e W-rfa Pad A0 8st-od Ex roe Pai 1S Lorg Crook V.*Parcel NAa.Lan i,,q Pucef Q City C.s A Mt'icls 17 NeuvnM Pak At Utam Esters Nk Pxxk fb Lulus Garden F Pad 37 P 37 Rda9 WooeS Park Ili Stwfond Chase Park 4 2 lsdsio Lakes Park 17 tam=PaM1 36 Pd—Anro'Noods Para -''—'Reads 19 FoxF Parrnl1 43 Landslaan Meadake Wet Par 1H ProsPrar4•Pak 39 Hdard Pares Pei ^--Vkra.Io 0—h Green line Llunden P-1 Pak 34 Great NxA Meaiva's PEA 19 SnaAtdd9e Nwrh Pak 40 hr4.Ries Rd P-1 I Red Wog Pak a5 Fix FUe Pak 20 Oceaa lake Not'Pule Rry Oaks Pad' j Us wwm Prnpoies Cdaia Oak,Park 46 Charksfo n lakes Salk PA- 21 Gangs n Oais PaA 2} Wa^d.IfAWon PaA 47 84gadxn Pak 22 Thalia Trace Oaks Park -Waisx Bodies Srafrk Nor,PaA 23 HokaM Pi-fist Pak ' 14 Cfal_"x'Clew S"4 Pale W'esl JCn;h 4arot;na ,, > dWPITY-WIDE PARK PRIOR 1 < Im VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 158 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy Map 5.5 // Priority Parks for Water Access Development 9 a� s ell, P�, a Y k,a..,..st,., 1 3 77 .erase „5 • v 2 I ?sick - •1 44 L4 City Council Districtsr LI ! _. F— • -- Q Q^ B Composite Eqvity Need ❑ T ;,� V7+Park.Ac e:+ `• U 10 .-udk Furdrkp Pork Sccx'a-:a� aJ e' ❑ Q3 Q 6 e `' � • d 5 21 4e3 °21 0 1 d a 47 • ❑1��> Ql 091 pJ7 4 9•a C Q'9 •fo •20 II ! • .7 12 y ..64U Q� s. 3=z y3 4 • b; 6 } 0 1,�..� 16 $ 6 a � CheSapeoke a?n gke5.r..- � a f� WGINO 0 Underdeveloped Perks - 0 25 r+a;�ecs Pcrt Pak V"_9_i^'.it'P.il"P�'h F�"'.es O 25 Scar ro-ih<q�a�e Eail Px�i: 1 ?:mna7ir Pa* 26 YlyaW - Psi I Sera Pen P.4 Park 26 &.bo gnshe Na11Pail Undeveloped Paks 2 S,0-Y-ds P.xk 27 Fceemcvn Fans W'eslPak i Ma3-A,x PA 27 Lmdv'1 Bra C-A Fa/ Lease teen Pak 28 R—ag Fd,.A Pak 3 71-Oaks Park 28 Re,H"t Ls Pima) INi;ting Water ACCesi Site-. 4 1.1w5—Park 23 P.ne F.Idae Pak Tawccd Forest P-W 29 Wwls Of Pney G'ne Park Unlunde'developed Parks Is ith Vta!et A 5 'r,bJNr 13 A'erandde Pan 4 Alftst Pan 30 Bu!AryId1l WMMssl Na 1 :vs GmAz PaA 31 Cyp—PintNMh PaA 5 PemSmke V.-East P-4 31 C.,"Harm Vkgtnia Beach Parks 7 Parf.�m 17a P.s1. 3? 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P.k -33 Fed Wag oA The Pak 7 Nath Ld,,S,2 Pen 33 WodaLige Fah �Viga:io Beoch Kv Ivrol A-isRPes— Peas Cud—Pan 34 5aAye LA.EttaksPaA 8 Lave:Green Parts) 34 'Hghgats Gears -Other Loco!POAs 8 Preserve: f 0 U3�q Ridge Pan 35 lake Seker Lake 9 M l0-PA Sews kleadu4 11 L 14ru Park L.—Nat,MArea 10 F."PO M PEA Sea'JaadF—r Stalo Ppks 3 Ptoierves I2 C-do-Fa.-rs Park 36 Bdga!na+Wbod PEA II OMCrtek Pres.v W'Aaa 35 B4nhy U.P-4 13 Fa1e'.gh S:uae F" 37 SAin likes Sneth Park 12 Adam Th ,ghg-i Prcpedy 36 '6e-.Q Fp 1 Sla!e S Nof1cn01Areos B.Retugei li sakm Vwage Park 38 F',*W PA ;,I Oneruood T1—FaA Mghlard Parish Umlh I S Weskv.PEA 39 Bay CM q PaA 15 Armes On Ile Bay Pak MkwJ Fa Pacd 16 L�).—Mds Pad 40 Bsm.d Ecales Pak aj Creek BM,re 'M MMesl L-6N Paco' (A CM CCUci Dcl-0Cls IT N"'de Park 41 Up""sk North Park 15 Lk.Gorden Eams PaA 37 Rdkg Wods Pah 18 sli."4 Chase Park 42 Lard—Lakes Park 17 Mmp Park 38 Pd—A—Woak Pacm -Roads 19 N9 Fke Parcel l 13 Li,1 1 n klead—Wad Pak t8 Pnm 1 Puk 39 Md'aed Psis Pak Ye b Beaon Grin Lisp 20 4Wnden P&I Pik 4= Grea1 Neck Meadows PeA 19 Skextriago NaM PaA 40 'e.-R—Rd.Pared g'^ 'Les 0—Lakes Nrnh Pork Rex Oaks Park' 21 Red Yleg PaA l5 FN Fue PA Us Ngw.y Psop.liss 22 C."N"kk PaA 46 Chxkslaan Lakes Sadh Pik 21 Ctar'penoaks Pat 3 Words Of Ardor PaA 47 BipdW Park �..22 )hake Traa Oak's PaA '.,Waler Bodes 24 sea4U Nsm Pad 23 kwerdp lWsl Park 24 Chakslw Lakes Sou81 Palk West PR . I ARKS + WATER ACCESS POINTS + UNDERDEVELOPED/ UN SPED + 2 4 Mkll a QUITY 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.Referto Table 5.9 fora summary spreadsheet of phasing recommendations and associated costs, and Appendix J for the full detailed list of projects in each phase. Phasing Plan Years SHORT-TERM MID-TERM I LONG-TERM Recommendations thotAddress safety,code • Park appearance Projects that involve in-depth consid- oraccess,or could he implemented easily • Continuation of lifecycle replacement and erotion,compilation of lorgerfunding with low cost. maintenance backlog amounts,and extended demographic h-and medium- of hi constr uction nsr n g • Safety and accessibility improvements •The co shifts or long-range planning. priority amenities • Lifecycle replacement and maintenance backlog p • All recommendations in the mid-term •The construction of high-priority amenities •The investment in priority local and city- category •The development and investment in priority wide parks • 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 itfrom 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 ram ' material and project costs. The actual A' cost of a feature will vary dependent on E site condition, level of service provided, y 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 of 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 Undeveloped Parks $57,310,000 asking residents to help pay for 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 $837,660,000 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 . f VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 162 Parks Needs Assessment& Development Strategy VirginiaBeach Park Recommendations Estimate of Probable Cost r • 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 $115,470,000 $152,580,000 $218,580,000 RecommendationsGrand Total 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 long term. 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 - -� 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. ' VIRGINIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION 165 .� Parks Needs Assessment&Development Strategy �tt tt 4 . pop W-AN-WA PIN I� s ME- 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 51 ITEM— V M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77937 BY CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED the following APPOINTMENTS: AUDIT COMMITTEE BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION BEACHES AND WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMISSION DEFERRED COMPENSATIONBOARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MILITAR Y ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PERSONNEL BOARD PUBLIC LIBRARYBOARD VIRGINL4 BEACH CANNABIS ADVISORY TASK FORCE VIRGINL4 BEACH COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WETLANDS BOARD January 20, 2026 52 ITEM— V.M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77938 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council APPOINTED: JOHNKATSIAS Unexpired term thru 713112029 ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 53 ITEM— V.M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77939 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council REAPPOINTED: JOHN COSTON (District 9 Planning Commission) HOLLY CUELLAR (District 8 Planning Commission) Three year term 31112026—212812029 BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 54 ITEM— P.M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77940 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council APPOINTED: WILL)AMSERGE Three year term 112012026- 1213112028 CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION Voting: 9-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 55 ITEM— V M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77941 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council REAPPOINTED: AMANDA CATON (Health Department) CHARLENE COLLINS (Human Services Department) ANGELA HICKS (Community Services Board) RONI MYERS--DAUB (Schools) GREGORYSMITH (Court Services Unit) Two year term 21112026—113112028 COMMUNITY POLICYAND MANAGEMENT TEAM Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 56 ITEM— V.M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77942 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council APPOINTED: EMILYARCHER (Alternate Board Member) Unexpired term thru 513112028 EASTERN VIRGINL4 REGIONAL INDUSTRL4L FACILITYAUTHORITY Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. `Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 57 ITEM— V.M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77943 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council REAPPOINTED: MICHAEL ANDERSON (Planning Commission) Three year term 31112026—212812029 GREEN RIBBON COMMITTEE Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 58 ITEM— V.M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77944 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council REAPPOINTED: WILLIAM CURTIS Five year term 31112026—212812031 MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 59 ITEM— V M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77945 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council APPOINTED: RICHARD HOEHLEIN (District 8) And REAPPOINTED: DAVID WEINER (District 1) Three year term 31112026—212812029 PARKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 60 ITEM— VM APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77946 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council APPOINTED: FRANKBORUM (Full Member) And REAPPOINTED: .TAMES BARBER (Alternate Member) SHARONBROWN (Full Member) KENNETH SNYDER (Full Member) Three year term 31112026—212812029 PERSONNEL BOARD Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 61 ITEM— i!M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77947 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council REAPPOINTED: KATHERINE PITTMAN (ViBe Creative District) Three year term 21112026—113112029 RESORT ADVISORY COMMISSION Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond,Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 62 ITEM— V.M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77948 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council APPOINTED: BRANDONALLEN BRIANKIRWIN JAMES NOEL And REAPPOINTED: JOHN CROMWELL (District 2 Planning Commissioner) Three year term 31112026—212812029 TRANSITIONAREAIINTERFACILITYTRAFFICAREA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 63 ITEM— V M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77949 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council APPOINTED: MICHAEL McLEOD (Citizen) Two year term 112012026—121311202 7 VIRGINL4 BEACH CANNABIS AD VISOR Y TASK FORCE Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi,Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent. Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 64 ITEM— V M APPOINTMENTS ITEM#77950 Upon nomination by Vice Mayor Wilson, City Council APPOINTED CITY COUNCIL LL4ISON.• STACY CUMMINGS TRANSITIONAREAIINTERFACILITYTRAFFICAREA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Voting: 9- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: Michael F.Berlucchi, Stacy Cummings,Mayor Robert M.Dyer,David Hutcheson, Cal "Cash" Jackson-Green, Robert W. "Worth" Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Jennifer Rouse and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: Joashua F. `Joash"Schulman January 20, 2026 65 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#77951 Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council FORMAL SESSIONADJOURNED at 6:23 P.M. Terri a iu Chief Deputy City Clerk Am a Ba nes, ml Robert M. Dyer City Clerk Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia January 20, 2026