No Way Marlin Bay Signs available!
If you would like to display a NWMB sign to show your opposition to this 197 unit apartment complex with a 4 1/2 story parking garage- email us at communication@opcl.org and we’ll drop one off! Donations are very much appreciated! opcl.org/aboutopcl/DONATE. For more information about why this huge project is wrong for Ocean Park, go… Continue Reading →
News Channel 3 Highlights Community Opposition to the Marlin Bay Development
https://www.wtkr.com/news/ocean-park-residents-in-shore-drive-area-strongly-oppose-the-proposed-200-unit-apartment-complex In an interview with Chelsea Donovan on Channel 3 News, OPCL President Danny Murphy explained the Ocean Park community’s opposition to the proposed 197 unit apartment complex in Ocean Park. He emphasized that the community is not against all development. Residents are looking for appropriate development within the framework of the existing zoning with… Continue Reading →
Confusion about Planning Commission Hearing July 14th-Get the Scoop
On Monday July 12, the Planning Commission Agenda was finally amended to reflect the deferral request.
OPCL July 8th Meeting
At the July 8th Ocean Park Civic League Meeting on Zoom, residents heard updates on beach replenishment, fireworks and the Marlin Bay Project. The fireworks were a great success! Perfect weather and no logistical problems. Thank you to all who donated and especially to Jill Doczi and all who helped make it happen! (Fireworks photo… Continue Reading →
Marlin Bay Development Planning Commission Hearing: Deferred until September 8th
The developer of the 197 unit apartment complex at Marlin Bay has asked for a deferral until the September 8 Planning Commission Meeting. They are trying to get more support for the project. Mark your calendars for September 8th! A development of this size, scale and density will change the character of Ocean Park, set… Continue Reading →
Scholarship Winner for 2021
Congratulations to this year’s winner of the George and Louise Lyon Memorial Scholarship : Taylor McOrmond! She was selected from a very competitive field of exceedingly well qualified applicants. Taylor is a resident of Ocean Park and attends the Legal Studies Academy at First Colonial High School. She will be attending James Madison University in… Continue Reading →
While we may disagree with the rezoning and conditional use request to build the Marlin Bay Development, the developers and owners are our neighbors and we do not condone the defacement of the signage on the Marlin Bay property. The responsible way to oppose this project is by communicating with the city, the Planning Commission… Continue Reading →
13 NewsNow Runs Story about Marlin Bay Development
https://www.13newsnow.com Ocean Park Residents Upset Over Planned Marlin Bay Apartment Development In Virginia Beach OPCL President Danny Murphy was interviewed on 13 News Now On Wednesday, May 19th about the residents of Ocean Park opposing the Marlin Bay Development.
Make your Voice Heard!
Dear Residents of Ocean Park, This past weekend volunteers distributed flyers about the proposed 197-unit Marlin Bay Apartment Development. We hope that by doing this, we were able to reach every resident of our community. We believe that this large development will fundamentally change the nature and character of our neighborhood. It will set a… Continue Reading →
What does the Comprehensive Plan for COVB say about Development?
The City of Virginia Beach City Council adopted the current Comprehensive Plan in 2017. The City Council lays out specific goals for each area of the city in the Comprehensive Plan. In the Suburban Focus area section that deals with Shore Dr., the City Council sets forth Guiding Planning Principles to achieve a stated goal… Continue Reading →
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