City Manager Weekly Update October 19, 2018
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City Manager Weekly Update
October 19, 2018
Norfolk and Virginia Beach Extend Water Partnership with New Agreement: On Thursday, Mayor Kenneth
Alexander and Virginia Beach Mayor Louis Jones announced a new water agreement that provides Virginia
Beach residents with ample water for future growth while renewing and improving Norfolk’s quality water
system. The new agreement continues the cities’ successful water partnership that has been in place for more
than 20 years. New contracts extend that partnership beyond the current expiration date of 2030. Revenue will
go back to our water system.
Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) Meeting: During the HRTPO meeting on
Thursday, the HRTPO Board discussed policy related to tolling of the Hampton Roads High Occupancy Toll
Regional Express Lanes Network. It was noted that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is
conducting an investment grade traffic and revenue study for the entire network that will inform further actions
related to tolling.
State of the Airport Address: City staff attended the State of the Airport Address on Thursday, given by Executive
Director Robert S. Bowen. He noted that the airport provides nearly 15,000 jobs with wages of $600M, totaling
$1.8 billion in economic output. The airport is currently updating its master plan to respond to changes at the
airport and the aviation industry. The plan includes projects that will extend the useful life of the airport and
support air travel needs over the next 20 years. In addition, the Airport Authority is currently in the design phase
of a new $76M parking structure that will provide 1,226 spaces. This parking structure will provide better access
to the terminals and rental car return. Construction is expected to begin in July 2019 with completion in June
2021.
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) Annual Meeting: Last week HRPDC elected new
officers; Michael Hipple (James City County) is the chair and Councilwoman McClellan is the vice chair. HRPDC
received an update on Offshore Wind and how our region may benefit from the emerging industry.
Commissioners directed the region’s Chief Administrative Officers to further discuss how our region can
capitalize on this opportunity. HRPDC also unanimously adopted a Sea Level Rise Planning Policy and Approach
that will guide local planning and design efforts for near, medium, and long-term decision making. HRPDC Chief
Economist Greg Goordendorst presented the Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study. This document
includes a locality profile as well as comparisons for over 150 regional benchmarks covering the economy,
demographics, real estate, transportation, education, government finances, and quality of life indicators.
St. Paul’s Area Advisory Group: The St. Paul’s Advisory Committee held its monthly
meeting last Wednesday. The committee provided an update on the RFP issued for the
administration and discussed the availability of multi-family rentals and the
implementation of People First. Susan Perry and Zubin Adrianvala from the Office of
Resilience presented a report on the availability of multi-family rentals. Variables such
as proximity to an HRT bus line and location within accredited school zones were
considered. The vacancy rate is approximately 5%. This information is helpful for housing specialists and staff
as we prepare a landlord outreach strategy to increase the number of property owners accepting housing
choice vouchers from residents. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2018.
Flooding Community Conversation: To continue meaningful communication on flooding, city staff hosted a
community conversation this past Wednesday at Booker T. Washington High School. Discussions included
Norfolk’s current flood-related infrastructure related to Vision 2100, followed by what residents can/should
do through mitigation and flood insurance. Participants also learned what to do during and after a flood-
related incident. There is another community conversation scheduled for Monday, October 22 at 6 pm at
Maury High School.
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Norfolk Happening Now! Upcoming Events for Your Awareness
Oct. 19 (10am-9pm) Fall Pumpkin Patch @MacArthur Center North Garage
Visit our fall pumpkin patch, sponsored by Eggleston Garden Center, located at center court! Snap a photo of
yourself with friends and family!
Oct. 20 (5-8pm) From Here to Eternity Twilight 5K Run-Walk - Run like a Victorian! @Elmwood Cemetery
From Here to Eternity Twilight 5K Run-Walk, hosted Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation (NSCC) and the
Norfolk Bureau of Cemeteries is a fundraising event. All proceeds go to purchasing supplies, operations, and
volunteer support.
Oct. 20 (10am-5pm) Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival @Stockley Gardens Park
Hope House Foundation hosts the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, a free two-day community event featuring 120+
artists, musicians and food vendors!
Oct. 20 (11am-12pm) 10th Annual Garden Heritage Celebration @Norfolk Botanical Garden
Join us for a ceremony in Baker Hall Visitor Center to honor the 220 African-American women and men who first
planted the Garden 80 years ago through the Works Progress Administration.
Oct. 20 (11am-6pm) 31st Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival @Town Point Park
Choose from over 30 Virginia wineries to imbibe and see why Wine Enthusiast Magazine named Virginia one of the
top ten wine travel destinations in the world!
Oct. 20 (12-5pm) Commonwealth Coastal Classic @TowneBank Fountain Park
The latest addition to Virginia’s extraordinary calendar of fine culinary events, the Commonwealth Coastal Classic
will host an interesting variety of chefs’ tables, Virginia wines, spirits, crafted beers and ciders for tastings, original
artisan works for sale, chef demos, live music by The Crooked Road Tour and much more!
Oct. 22 (6pm) Flooding Community Conversation & Info session @Maury High School
You're invited to a discussion on flooding issues in our community. Topics discussed: Flooding infrastructure, how
you can save on flood insurance and flood preparedness and recovery.
Oct. 22 (6:30-8pm) ERT Public Hearing @Lambert's Point Community Center
Join us for the public hearing on new signage for the Elizabeth River Trail.
Oct. 23 (4:30pm informal session; 7pm formal meeting) City Council Meeting @City Hall
Video highlights of the latest happenings in Norfolk!
Highland Park Veterans Kayak Launch Opens
Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courthouse Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS AND MEETING TOPICS
UPCOMING ITEMS FROM SEPTEMBER 27 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
• City Planning Commission (Applicant) zoning text amendment to allow short-term rental units (vacation
rental) and short-term rental units (homestay) within certain zoning districts and to amend Performance
Standards for these uses
• City Planning Commission (Applicant) zoning text amendment to allow a continuing care retirement
community to be permitted in East Beach Harbor Special Purpose District by right
• IP Configure Inc. (Applicant) change of zoning to reuse the existing building to allow commercial and
office uses on the site at 2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd
• COVA Brewing Company (Applicant) rezoning and conditional use permits to allow for a new
microbrewery to operate with limited entertainment options at 9529 Shore Dr
• Development Certificate - Tazewell Apartments at 117-119 W. Tazewell Street for a waiver from the
requirement for the use of ground floor areas.
October 23, 2018
WORKSESSION
BRIEFINGS:
• Regional Public Safety
• Year End and FY2020 Look Ahead
• Cable Television Franchise Agreement
• Short Term Rentals
• Water
UPCOMING ITEMS FROM October 25 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
• City Planning Commission (Applicant) zoning text amendment to correct regulations that were
incorrectly translated from the prior Zoning Ordinance
• Razzo (Applicant) rezoning and conditional use permit to allow the renovation of an existing historic fire
station into a restaurant operating after midnight at 1650 W. Little Creek Rd
• Aviation Institute of Maintenance College Properties, LLC (Applicant) change of zoning to convert the
existing property into a vocational trade school at 2329-2331 E. Little Creek Rd
• Monument Development Fourteen, LLC (Applicant) change of zoning and conditional use permit to
convert the existing commercial building into commercial and residential spaces at 2202 Llewellyn Ave
• KRM Properties, LLC (Applicant) conditional use permit to convert an existing building into commercial
spaces at 2406 Colley Ave
• Norview Realty, LLC (Applicant) conditional use permit for an automobile sales and repair establishment
at 3542 N. Military Highway
• Uno Pizzeria and Grill (Applicant) conditional use permit to allow the restaurant to operate after 11:00
p.m. with live entertainment under new ownership at 5700 E. Virginia Beach Blvd
• City Walk Three, LLC (Applicant) closure of a portion of Waterside Drive between Atlantic Street and
Commercial Place in exchange for a right-of-way dedication to expand the public sidewalks
3• Development Certificate for Breeden Investment Properties, Inc. – waiver for off-street parking and side
yard setbacks at 533 Front Street
• Initiate Zoning Text Amendment to allow “School, secondary” in the HC-G1 district by conditional use
permit
November 6, 2018
WORKSESSION
BRIEFINGS:
• Regional Broadband
UPCOMING ITEMS FROM November 15 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
• City Planning Commission (Applicant) general plan amendment to Appendix A in the Table of Contents
within plaNorfolk2030 to adopt the Commercial Pattern Book
• City Planning Commission (Applicant) zoning text amendment to allow School, secondary in the HC-G1
(Ghent Historic and Cultural Conservation) district by Conditional Use Permit
• Monument Development Seventeen, LLC (Applicant) change of zoning to allow surface parking at 117-
123 W 26th St
• The Hague School (Applicant) conditional use permit to allow a secondary school in the HC-G1 district at
739 Yarmouth St
• Swagath Plaza(Applicant) conditional use permit to allow the operation of a new banquet hall at 920 N.
Military Hwy
• Circuit Social (Applicant) conditional use permits to allow a restaurant to operate a commercial
recreation center after 12:00 a.m. and to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption at 258
Granby St
• The Veil Brewing Company (Applicant) conditional use permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages
for off-premises consumption at an approved restaurant at 2314 Colonial Ave
• Café Stella (Applicant) conditional use permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises
consumption at an existing restaurant at 116 Granby St
• Aldi Inc. (Applicant) conditional use permit to add off-premises sales of alcoholic beverages to a
proposed grocery at 1050 N. Military Hwy
• GOPUFF (Applicant) conditional use permits to allow an online convenience store to operate past
midnight and to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption at 1312 Monticello Ave
November 20, 2018
WORKSESSION
BRIEFINGS:
December 4, 2018 -Tour of Ward 5 – (Time TBD)
December 11, 2018
WORKSESSION
BRIEFINGS:
December 18, 2018
WORKSESSION
BRIEFINGS:
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