Resort Beach Civic League Proposed Arena – Questions/Concerns April 20, 2015
Presentation Overview Introduction USM Proposal Overview Project Update and Recent Activities Responses to Questions/Concerns Follow Up Questions 2 ‐ April 20, 2015
Project Update and Recent Activities Refined on ‐ site and off ‐ site infrastructure improvements Formed Arena Operating Committee/Event Day Services Committee • Identified parking demands per event size • Identified preliminary traffic management plans • Identified police support services Formed Arena Booking Policy Committee City and developer continuing to negotiate a Development Agreement 3 ‐ April 20, 2015
Responses to Questions/Concerns Questions : • Will USM expand on the cursory parking study done by Kimley ‐ Horn to ascertain the need for additional on ‐ site parking? • Please explain the parking plans 4 ‐ April 20, 2015
Responses to Questions/Concerns Response: City and Kimley ‐ Horn continue to refine parking demand and associated inventory Key refinements in parking demand: Eliminate 10% design reduction for peak events • 2.75 occupants per car – additional sites have been researched including the • Virginia Beach Amphitheater which uses three occupants per vehicle. Looked at separate event sizes (small, medium, large, and extra large) • Small: Up to 2,700 vehicles o Medium: Up to 3,600 vehicles o Large: Up to 4,600 vehicles o Extra Large: Over 4,600 vehicles o Performed sensitivity analysis for 2.5 occupants per vehicle and no mode split for • small and medium Arena events identified adequate parking Incentivize HOV (high occupancy vehicle) parking • 25% of the Arena site for four or more persons per vehicle o Increased the number of attendees for overlapping Convention Center events: • Originally reserved 300 spaces for the VB Convention Center (VBCC) during all events o Analyzed peak event scenario with sold out Arena event and the VBCC requires 1,400 o parking spaces Key refinements in parking inventory: Additional surface parking lots are being considered for nearby City owned property • Shuttles are also being evaluated to support event sizes that would utilize parking • inventory at the Dome site and 9th Street parking garage 5 ‐ April 20, 2015
Parking Inventory Attendance Events per Year Event Type Vehicle Demand 141 Small/Medium up to 10,925 3,150 4,500 10 Large up to 15,000 Extra Large 18,850 6,550 5 * Approx. 70 events are 3,500 people or less 2,951 On-Site Parking 1,067 Public Parking w /in Dome Area 359 Commercial Parking 1,183 Shared Parking 610 Existing Parking Garage 624 Oceanfront Commercial 6,794 Total Available Inventory
Parking Plan Summary Large Event Parking in Dome Area – 19 th Street Corridor Small & Medium Events Parking On ‐ Site Extra Large Parking in 9 th Street Parking Garage 7 ‐ April 20, 2015
Responses to Questions/Concerns Questions: Shared parking – what does this mean – how would this work? Is there a way neighbors can weigh in (possible concerns about proximity to residential)? Response: Shared parking, as considered for the Arena, is not currently permitted by City Code. Staff will develop guidelines for “Shared Parking Lots” for consideration and discussion by the Civic League. Preliminarily suggested guidelines are: The amount of uses per year will be limited The time of use of the lots will be limited (suggest 6:00 p.m. until 12 midnight) Lots must have supervision at all times of operation Note ‐ If existing parking in close proximity to the Arena can be used, it will likely reduce the impact on residential neighborhoods. Staff will set up a meeting or host a discussion on this item as needed. 8 ‐ April 20, 2015
Question: Will the proposed parking lots (green) be City owned and operated? Will parking there be free? How about the Public lots (orange)? See Figure 5 ‐ 1. Figure 5 ‐ 1: Preliminary Traffic Impact Study and Parking Assessment NOT TO SCALE 9 ‐ April 20, 2015
Responses to Questions/Concerns Question: Please explain traffic maintenance plans (roadway changes, Police direction, etc.). Response: Geometric improvements (i.e., turn lanes) will be constructed Traffic Management Plan will be developed including: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large Events • We’ll know who’s coming = No surprises o Generally evening events o Approximately 15 capacity crowds per year o Manual police control at intersections for vehicle and pedestrian flows • Staff locations, lane control, signing package, special event signal • timings, traffic cone locations, etc. Operational Traffic and Parking Plans will be living and adaptive with ongoing coordination Shared “Keys to Success” Minimize impact to the community • Smooth parking and loading/unloading experience • Arena Wayfinding (Signing Package) Success and user experience begin online User friendly and effective web pages • Dynamic Messaging Signs (DMS) Existing and New ‐ Local streets and interstates • Static Signs (Permanent and Portable) Interstate guidance • Parking areas • 10 ‐ April 20, 2015
Responses to Questions/Concerns 11 ‐ April 20, 2015
Roadway Improvements Birdneck Road Median Opening (Event Use Only) Remove EB Channelization • Construct Second EB Right Turn • Lane Modify Birdneck Rd median • Modify Traffic Signal Remove • Modify Channelization to • allow right ‐ turns from through lane (large Modify events only) Restripe inside SB Through Lane to a • Second Left Turn Lane Reconstruct Traffic Signal • Add NB right ‐ turn • Extend WB Right Turn • Lane Birdneck Road Streetscape Improvements 12 ‐ April 20, 2015
Roadway Improvements 19 th Street Driveway/19 th St Proposed Rd/19 th St Construct EB Right Turn Lane • Allow Second Right Turn Lane from • Through Lane (Event Only) Construct EB Right Turn Lane • 13 ‐ April 20, 2015
Roadway Improvements Virginia Beach Boulevard Driveway/VA Virginia Beach Boulevard Beach Blvd Streetscape Improvements Washington Ave/VA Beach Driveway/VA Blvd Beach Blvd Construct Left and Right Turn Lanes • from New Parking Lot Construct WB Right Turn Lane • Extend EB Left Turn Lane • Construct Left and Through/Right • Construct Left and Right Lanes from New Parking • Lanes from New Parking Lot Lot Construct WB Right Turn Lane • Construct WB shared Through/Right Turn Lane • Restripe/Extend EB Left Turn Lane • 14 ‐ April 20, 2015
Roadway Improvements Parks Avenue Restripe NB Through/Right Turn • Lane Allow shared EB Through/Right • Turn Lane (Event Only) Construct EB Right Turn Lane • Traffic Signal Modification • Contraflow In Contraflow Out 15 ‐ April 20, 2015
19 th Street Infrastructure Improvements 16 ‐ April 20, 2015
Responses to Questions/Concerns Question: Please explain the $26 million “Optional Infrastructure Costs,” roadway improvements and its proposed funding source. Response: The “Optional Infrastructure Costs” have been combined in two (2) new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. The infrastructure costs include: • East side of Birdneck Road from 19 th Street to 17 th Street: Undergrounding of all overhead utilities, new/wider sidewalks, pedestrian and street lights, and street trees (new project) • North side of 17 th Street from Birdneck Road to the Police Station: Undergrounding of all overhead utilities, new/wider sidewalks, pedestrian and street lights, and street trees (new project) • 19 th Street Infrastructure: Undergrounding of all overhead utilities, new/wider sidewalks, streetscape improvements (trees, paving and furniture), and pedestrian and street lights 17 ‐ April 20, 2015
Responses to Questions/Concerns Funding source is the Tourism Investment Program, which is a designated tax fund that includes hotel fees and taxes, tobacco taxes, restaurant taxes, fees (parking citations and vendor franchise fees), and admissions taxes. 18 ‐ April 20, 2015
Responses to Questions/Concerns Question: Please explain planned safety improvements (e.g., lighting, sidewalks, and police cameras). Response: Along Virginia Beach Boulevard, 19 th Street, and Birdneck Road, the improvements will include: New pedestrian lights Street lighting Wider sidewalks Enhanced pedestrian crosswalks The Arena site will include new lighting, planting, sidewalks, and plazas Police have a funded CIP project, 3 ‐ 610 Police Oceanfront Cameras, number and locations of cameras to be determined Question: Please consider permanent signs indicating residential areas and/or residential permit parking only. Use A ‐ frame signs in the meantime. Response: Permanent or A ‐ frame signs could be considered for RPPP. Restrictive signs for non ‐ RPPP neighborhoods are not feasible. 19 ‐ April 20, 2015
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