The OPCL will conduct its monthly meeting virtually on the Zoom app on Thursday, August 6th at 7:00. You can connect to the meeting by following this link. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkceivrDMpGNLFB706WFQrxLhmg9K56Fx6
The membership will be asked to vote on next steps in regard to OPCL actions concerning the Marlin Bay Development so attendance is greatly encouraged.
We can all use some good news these days! At the July 9th virtual OPCL meeting, Jill Doczi provided an update from the City about the sand replenishment for Ocean Park beach. James White from VB Public Works wrote Jill that the plan is to rebid the project with a longer performance period, and the funding was not impacted by the new fiscal year budget. Hurray!
Virtual Welcome Wagon! Welcome to all new Ocean Park Residents! We would like to get to know you! If you have a new neighbor, let us know. We can’t leave our Welcome to Ocean Park Cookie bags right now (hope to soon!) but we’d like to introduce new folks to the neighborhood.
The presentation about the Marlin Bay Apartment complex development scheduled for the BAC meeting Thursday at 3:30 has been cancelled by the developer. They were planning to include additional information from the city which was not available in time.
On Thursday July 16 at 3:30 pm, the BAC will hear from the Marlin Bay Developer in its regular monthly meeting at the Ocean Park Rescue Squad. The meeting will be broadcast live through Zoom and Facebook Live because space at the Rescue Squad is very limited by social distancing requirements. The meeting will also be recorded so people can listen and review it at any time. The broadcast is one way so questioning through Zoom will not be possible. OPCL is working to set up a Zoom meeting with the developer on July 22 when the community can ask questions and interact with members of the development team.
The link to the live broadcast on July 16 at 3:30 pm is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84038839117
At the OPCL meeting on July 9th the Marlin Bay Committee reported that Mark Shea, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator for the city and staff planner for the BAC, said that the BAC and the city have heard from over 160 people and that they take those comments very seriously. Everyone still wishing to make their voice heard should be assured that their communications are valued and put in front of the BAC and city officials. It’s not too late to write and make your voice heard! Go to the previous post with live email links to city and BAC officials. https://opcl.org/2020/06/19/rezoning-for-marlin-bay-apartments-2/
On Thursday July 9th at 7:00 pm, OPCL will again meet virtually. Several issues facing the community will have important updates and decisions to consider concerning: Marlin Bay Development, Beach Replenishment and Labor Day fireworks.
Register now for the OPCL virtual meeting on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-iqqzwpGtN8XzdS4u2QevopiaFE80rL
It’s easy to register! Click on the above link anytime to register. You will get a confirmation email that has your link to the meeting. Register now so you will be included and can get the most up-to-date information about the issues facing our community. If you have any questions, you can leave a comment below or send an email to communication@opcl.org .
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Developer’s request to rezone to allow for 227-unit apartment structure goes to planning meeting soon.
Contact City officials and let them know your concerns! Click on linked email addresses below
“Hi, my name is __ and I am an Ocean Park (resident, homeowner, business owner). I oppose the request to increase density and rezone Marlin Bay Apartments on Shore Dr. and Marlin Bay from B2/PDH1 to conditional B4. I am not opposed to all development but I want to ensure it is in line with the community and quality of life here.”
Mayor Bobby Dyer — 757-385-4581 — bdyer@vbgov.com
Mark Shea — Comprehensive Planning Coordinator— meshea@vbgov.com
VB Planning Commission
VB City Council
Louis Jones — 757-583-0177 — lrjones@vbgov.com
Jim Wood — 757-366-1011 — jlwood@vbgov.com
Bayfront Advisory Commission
Charles Malbon Vice Chair — tanklines@aol.com
Morgan Ayers— ayersmorgan@gmail.com
Faith Christie— Fchristie3@cox.net
Wallis Damon— walkatdam@aol.com
Philip Davenport — Pdavenport9@cox.net
Charles Faison Jr. — geefaison@gmail.com
William Hearst — whearst@verizon.net
Stacey Shiflet — Sshiflet35@yahoo.com
Martin Thomas — Mthomas2001@gmail.com
Negative Impacts on Ocean Park
In accordance with the Shore Drive overlay a parcel of 4 acres or more can have 36 units per acre which is 144 not 227. The apartment complex would occupy 4 acres. Including Lynnhaven Marine, it is a 6 acre parcel so they have planned 227 units.
Environmental study needs to be performed to determine the impact on PHP .
Parking spilling onto Marlin Bay and surrounding neighborhoods
Emergency service response serving Ocean Park
Here is the Marlin Bay development website to get information from the company developing the project. https://www.marlinbayvb.com/
See email links below to contact city officials about the proposed Marlin Bay Development. Your opinion is important and valued. You can also view the developer’s website at marlinbayvb.com.
Ocean Park T-shirts and sweatshirts are still for sale! These would be a fun project to customize with tie dye! 
This just in: story on the Marlin Bay Development on News 13: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/new-development-plans-facing-pushback-on-shore-drive/291-53339d7a-390b-4d0e-b676-3ad2611517ba
On Thursday June 4, OPCL had another productive and well attended virtual meeting. The virtual meeting format will continue in July and perhaps further in the future as a regular feature adding more accessibility and flexibility for OPCL meetings.
Strategies going forward were discussed concerning the Marlin Bay Development. The chair of the committee, Carly Swift, invited interested community members to join the work of the committee. Contact her at: drcsmith@gmail.com
Jill Doczi gave an update on fireworks. There is a possibility of having the fireworks at Labor Day depending on what the city does and on getting the needed federal and local permits. Blake Norris, treasurer, said that he will be declining Paypal payments for fireworks at this time given the uncertainty.
A letter was sent on behalf of OPCL to Mark Johnson, Director of Public Works for Virginia Beach, the mayor, and the city council in support of rebidding for the beach replenishment project.
Detailed minutes for the meeting are here. (click on the hot link)
Register now for the OPCL virtual meeting on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuf-usrjoqHdG59ukQcPRYJ5EQ5RNsOogs
It’s easy! Click on the link anytime to register. You will get a confirmation email that has your link to the meeting. Register now so you will be included and can get the most up-to-date information about the issues facing our community. If you have any questions, you can leave a comment below or send an email to communication@opcl.org .
Minutes from the May 7th General Membership meeting can be found on the Minutes page.https://opcl.org/aboutopcl/meeting-minutes-agendas/
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Agenda items:
Developer’s request for 227-unit apartment structure goes to planning meeting in June.
Contact City officials and let them know your concerns! Click on linked email addresses below
“Hi, my name is __ and I am an Ocean Park (resident, homeowner, business owner). I oppose the request to increase density and rezone Marlin Bay Apartments on Shore Dr. and Marlin Bay from B2/PDH1 to conditional B4. I am not opposed all development but I want to ensure it is in line with the community and quality of life here.”
Mayor Bobby Dyer — 757-385-4581 — bdyer@vbgov.com
Mark Shea — Comprehensive Planning Coordinator— meshea@vbgov.com
VB Planning Commission
VB City Council
Louis Jones — 757-583-0177 — lrjones@vbgov.com
Jim Wood — 757-366-1011 — jlwood@vbgov.com
Bayfront Advisory Commission
Charles Malbon Vice Chair — tanklines@aol.com
Morgan Ayers— ayersmorgan@gmail.com
Faith Christie— Fchristie3@cox.net
Wallis Damon— walkatdam@aol.com
Philip Davenport — Pdavenport9@cox.net
Charles Faison Jr. — geefaison@gmail.com
William Hearst — whearst@verizon.net
Stacey Shiflet — Sshiflet35@yahoo.com
Martin Thomas — Mthomas2001@gmail.com
Negative Impacts on Ocean Park
In accordance with the Shore Drive overlay a parcel of 4 acres or more can have 36 units per acre which is 144 not 227. The apartment complex would occupy 4 acres. Including Lynnhaven Marine, it is a 6 acre parcel so they have planned 227 units.
Environmental study needs to be performed to determine the impact on PHP .
Parking spilling onto Marlin Bay and surrounding neighborhoods
Emergency service response serving Ocean Park
Here is the Marlin Bay development website to get information from the company developing the project. https://www.marlinbayvb.com/
