Ocean Park Civic league members are invited to volunteer for a committee to review the application for the Ocean Park Baptist Church rezoning and Conditional Use Permit. Email mailto:president@opcl.org to participate.
Why it matters: Participate in a small work group to review the current zoning, application, impacts and benefits of the rezoning/CUP application and contribute to an unbiased, thoughtful analysis. This civic league review is merely one component of a broader community advisory review process. This members’ review will evaluate several aspects including the historical importance of the church, the potential advantages and consequences of the rezoning/CUP, as well as the economic and aesthetic implications for the community.
What’s next: A quick series of meeting to form a consensus, identify topics of concern and potentially put forward further requests (proffers) before the June meeting.
News from OPCL
Branan Roughgarten brought us some interesting info about common injuries on the beach!
- We can text 911 also if we need emergency help!
- support EMS Week proceeds at local restaurants next week go to EMS!
- Many volunteer opportunities at OPVRS: scheduling, membership data management etc!
PHP Clean Up May 25th 9:00-12:00! Meet at the Trailhead on Marlin Bay Drive!
Meeting date changes due to holidays: July Meeting will be JUNE 27. September Meeting is Sept. 12.
Fireworks! Saturday-July 6th !!! Latest Update
Good news: We finally have a contract.
Not so good news: !! Between supply chain issues with all the bridge and tunnel construction projects plus TARIFFS, the cost for the fireworks show has increased 20% Please help! If you love the fireworks, please donate!
The Ocean Park Civic League has a very modest budget that barely covers civic league IT costs, member events, scholarships etc. While we are happy to put in all the work to make fireworks happen, the civic league cannot cover the $$. The fireworks are for the benefit of the entire Bayfront and we hope that everyone who wants them continue will donate. We greatly appreciate the contributions from Baylake Pines and Chesapeake Beach. All donations are welcome no matter how small!!
VBCCO Meeting May 15 at Bow Creek Rec: Questions about Real Estate Assessments?
The VBCCO ran a survey on City Land Development Policies which sought input about how and when residents and neighborhoods should have input in development projects with the goal of working with government planners to improve current policies in practice in the Planning Department and other agencies. The survey garnered 506 responses. The results will be posted soon including the many comments submitted as a part of the survey.
This Week: Final Chance for Resident Input on Shore Dr. Comprehensive Plan
At the Community Meeting on May 6, Council Member Joash Schulman noted that only 60 responses to a survey about the FY 2024/25 budget had been received by the city. If we want a say: we need to SPEAK UP! In the coming week, residents can attend the public outreach meetings which will advance the work toward the Comprehensive Plan which will be submitted to the City Council for approval and will then serve as the bible for the Planning Commission, the Planning Department and the City Council in considering future development. It’s time for residents to give their input!
May Meeting at OPVRS (not Brock)! Thursday, May 9
Join us at the Rescue Squad on Shore Dr. for our May 9th 7:00 pm meeting with updates on Fireworks, LBR, Movies on the Beach and the City’s Comprehensive Plan which will spell out development guidelines for the future. Come hear about how to treat common beach injuries! What to do if you are stung by a jellyfish??
District 9 Community Meeting
Council Member Joash Schulman hosted a community meeting at the Bayside Rec. Center on Monday, May 6. The program included an overview on various city wide topics: the FY 2024/25 budget and the status of tree preservation in the City of Virginia Beach.
What is the Future Plan for Shore Drive?
At the BAC meeting, Hank Morrison, Comprehensive Planning Administrator for Virginia Beach provided an update on ImagineVB 2040 Comprehensive Plan. In the coming week, residents can attend the public outreach meetings which will advance the work toward the Comprehensive Plan which will be submitted to the City Council for approval and will then serve as the bible for the Planning Commission, the Planning Department and the City Council in considering future development. It’s time for residents to give their input!
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