The MAY meeting is tonight!
Charitable Opportuities at the November Meeting
Exclusive: Plans for the Charity House at Homarama
Funds from the sale will help the children and young adults of St. Mary’s Home – some of the most fragile children from across Virginia – to thrive and reach their potential while receiving the very best, around-the-clock care.
BCL has obtained the floor plans for the home. Click on the thumbnails below to see larger copies.
Hope you get the chance to see the real thing.
See lots of Butterflies at NBG
The Butterfly House is open now. The Butterfly House remains open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m until October 3. See a variety of beautiful butterflies that fill the house as the summer season draws to a close. Don't forget to save some time to see the Bristow Butterfly Garden full of fantastic flutterers and flowers. Be there for a special Monarch tagging and release day on September 25. The enclosed house provides an unbelievable opportunity to observe butterflies as they circle and land on their favorite nectar flowers providing guaranteed amazement and educational opportunities. It’s the perfect compliment to the 2.5 acre Bristow Butterfly Garden and the giant Butterfly Maze.
Graceful flight and dazzling colors mesmerize the children and the adults. Learn about the habits and life cycles of each type of butterfly, as you spot their eggs on host plants and watch as the caterpillars continually eat and grow. The opportunity to witness their final transformation as the chrysalis opens to reveal a winged beauty is what makes the Butterfly House so thrilling. Look for special children’s activities in the house each day.
FREE BUTTERFLY GUIDE AVAILABLE HERE! This 2 page color flier, produced by NBG, has great information you can use to set up your own backyard sanctuary for butterflies.
Pink Heals Tour TODAY
This is a great NATIONWIDE TOUR. If you can’t go to the event or you just want more ways to support this Organization for Breast Cancer Survivors and research, take a look at their website: Pink Heals Foundation, Inc.- A Nonprofit Supporting Young Women Who Are Recovering From Cancer Treatment. You can find out where the Pink heals Tour is going as well as where it has been at this site: Pink Heals Tour. The tour is National but proceeds also benefit local facilities. So far over $200,000 has been raised nationally.
The purpose of Pink Heals is to raise awareness and fundraise for women’s health issues including breast cancer. At this year’s event we will have live entertainment by Grant Austin Taylor, Lewis McGehee, the mobile mammogram unit (you must schedule appointments ahead of time), the blood mobile, an art show, an old car show, proclamations from local government officials, a bra decorating contest, a silent auction, a games and play area for children of all ages, and a photo opportunity where we will display pictures of survivors and those who lost their battle with all types of cancer.
There will be food vendors and tents selling all types of pink items. Hair stylists will be on hand to add pink extensions to your hair and Susan G. Komen and Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater will be providing information on site. Both the Norfolk and the Virginia Beach Fire departments are selling pink fire department t shirts to raise money prior to the event. Information about prior fundraisers (like the tropical smoothie day on August 28th) and t shirt sales can be found on our facebook page at Tidewater VA area-guardians of the ribbon
All proceeds will go to local charities including the Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater, a group that helps families battling cancer with meals during chemotherapy treatments, medical bills, transportation and generally anything that falls through the cracks and is not covered by medical insurance or other resources.
September Speakers Announced
Also scheduled to meet with us is Tim Capoldo, Director of Developmental Services for the Norfolk Community Services Board. Norfolk CSB has purchased the house at 1826 Bayview Blvd and plans to utilize it for permanent housing for people with intellectual disabilities from the SE State facilities. The residents will be permanent and work elsewhere during the day.
We’ll plan for our own Fall Clean Up Day and participating in the Fall Fair at Bay View Elementary. We will also learn about another planned project at 1st Bay from Silvio Mancone.
Although we had planned to hear from Councilman Tommy Smigiel, the new schedule for City Council meetings requires him to be at City Hall during our event. Tommy will join us late in the meeting and for our networking time if the City Council finishes business early.
There is a lot going on in Bayview. Get involved in your neighborhood! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 14, at 7:30 pm. Bring a dish for the social if you want and don’t forget to bring a friend!
FYI: Enchanted Storybook Forest closes September 6
Don't forget to journey along the Tree Trek Trail, build a gnome home or stop for some storytime fun in the Acorn Academy.
The people's choice winner:
The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
NOTICE:Elementary Schools Open House Info
NOTICE: City Council Hearing 7:00pm tonight
DIRECT FROM THE CITY'S WEBSITE, THIS IS THE DESCRIPTION OF ITEM PH-2 ON THE PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO YET, PLEASE EMAIL ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS - TO OPPOSE THE EXTREMELY "RELAXED STANDARDS" THIS DEVELOPER IS REQUESTING. CITY COUNCIL LINKS ARE BELOW.
CITY OF NORFOLK AGENDA
For June 22, 2010 Meeting
TIME 7:00PM
PUBLIC HEARING
PH-2
General Plan and Text Amendment and Rezoning:
733 Roland Drive and 6207-6217 Tidewater Drive
If approved, this item would permit Bonaventure, LLC, to move forward with a multi-family residential development of 187 dwelling units at the intersection of Tidewater Drive and Roland Drive with relaxed standards for parking and open space. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the plan amendment, zoning text changes, and change of zoning to accommodate the project. The Planning Commission declined to reconsider their original recommendation.
Here is the background information Roland Park and Sunshine home is presenting:
The neighborhoods of Roland Park and Sunshine Homes are again facing the attempt by Bonaventure Properties LLC of Northern Virginia to change the zoning in our district from low density to high density in order to build 187 rental apartments on less than five acres of land at the intersection of Tidewater Drive and Norview Avenue.
Many citizens believe this action is detrimental to our community for several reasons.
NOT ENOUGH SPACE: The site for this project is 4.2 acres of land. The city code states “The minimum site size for a Planned Development District shall be five acres” and “A parcel of land or contiguous parcels of land of a size sufficient to create its own character … the character of which is compatible with the adjacent parcels and the intent of the Zoning District or districts in which it is located.” The site does not meet the minimum standards to be a planned development.
TOO MANY CARS; NOT ENOUGH PARKING SPACES: The Norfolk City Code requires 357 parking spaces but the Bonaventure plans call for only 301. Why? Bonaventure projects that 16% of their expected tenant will not need cars. Instead the residents of the luxury apartments will ride the bus or use a bicycle. The Norfolk Dept. of Planning and Community Development makes the case for us that Tidewater Drive is not a safe bicycle route, “Tidewater Drive is not designed with bicycle lanes, and given the narrowness of the existing lane widths and the speed at which traffic moves on Tidewater Drive, staff does not consider this a basis for reducing parking requirements”.
NOT ENOUGH OPEN SPACE: City Code requires a minimum of 35%. Bonaventure’s plan allows for 19% open space. And the lack of open space was cited by the Norfolk Department of Planning as a reason for rejecting Bonaventure’s application. The city’s report states, “Staff does not support, and the applicant’s data does not justify, the reduction of interior landscaping.”
CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION ACT COMPLIANCE: We have concerns about compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, particularly regarding the requirement that in cases of redevelopment, the existing nonpoint source pollution load shall be reduced by at least ten percent.
HERE IS WHAT THEY REQUEST:
EMAIL AND/OR CALL ALL NORFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS– TODAY! State your opposition to: Bonaventure Properties LLC application to amend the General Plan of Norfolk and to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk.
MAYOR’S OFFICE: (757) 664-4679
COUNCIL’S OFFICE: (757)664-4268
mayor@norfolk.gov
ccouncil@norfolk.gov
paul.riddick@norfolk.gov
anthony.burfoot@norfolk.gov
daun.hester@norfolk.gov
terry.whibley@norfolk.gov
don.williams@norfolk.gov
barclay.winn@norfolk.gov
randy.wright@norfolk.gov
SmigielWard5@cox.net
andy@andy-norfolk.com
PLEASE ATTEND THE CITY COUNCIL HEARING ON JUNE 22ND AT 7:00 P.M. You have the right to speak on this issue, or simply be there to support us and observe your City Council in action. Your presence will be felt and appreciated. (If you intend to speak, please arrive between 6:30pm-6:45pm in order to register as required. Speakers are limited to just 3 minutes each. Photo I.D. is required to enter City Hall building. Note: You can pre-register your opposition or pre-register to speak at the hearing by contacting Robert B. Daughtrey, City Clerk, 664-4253 or 664-4289 or email:breck.daughtrey@norfolk.gov )
ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CO-WORKERS TO HELP US.
CONTACT ROLAND PARK. We are a grassroots group of citizens working to preserve our communities. Email at RolandParkNorfolk@gmail.com to let us know you helped or if you have any questions.
REMINDER: WELCOME SCHOOL CHILDREN
Celebrate the beginning of the Summer Reading Program at the Pretlow Library. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and play carnival games, get your face painted, sit in the cab of some of Norfolk's biggest trucks, and much much more!
Contact: Pretlow Children's Department 757-441-1750
Summer Reading Program Kick-off Carnival
Saturday June 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Time to Catch up with BCL happenings!
There’s a lot of new content on our Website. We’ve posted both the May and June meeting minutes as well as the Summer Edition (June through August) of the Bayview Bulletin! Get the meeting minutes here! The new Bayview Bulletin is available here. If you only read one copy of the Bulletin, this Summer Edition is the one. It will give you lots of information on local events over the entire summer! There is also a flyer to use as a reminder or as an invitation to our annual picnic available here. Make sure you keep August 1st open! It’s going to be GREAT!
Watch for more website updates in the coming weeks!
Enroll in A FREE ALL DAY Pre-K program
Enroll in Pre-K Today!
A FREE ALL DAY program that gives children
extra help to get ready for school!
Oceanair Elementary at 600 Dudley Avenue, located near the Ocean View Golf Course, will be enrolling children for their 3 and 4 year old prekindergarten classes during the month of May. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by
September 30th, 2010, live in Norfolk, and show need for the program.
Our “Pre-K Application Day” will be on Wednesday, May 5th from 9:00 – 2:00 in Oceanair Elementary’s auditorium.
To enroll, a parent or legal guardian should bring the following items with them:
Child’s state birth certificate
Record of a physical examination & TB skin test
Updated immunizations
Child’s Social Security card
Proof of residence in Norfolk
If you are unable to make it on Wednesday, May 5th, please bring your enrollment items to Oceanair Elementary’s office Monday through Friday beginning May 6th.
The Oceanair Prekindergarten staff consists of 5 licensed teachers and 5 highly qualified paraprofessionals. The purpose of our Pre-K program is to provide opportunities for exposure to an enriched learning environment: computer technology, language, math, science, social studies, music, and movement. We believe that by allowing the children the freedom to choose activities, explore and discover the world around them, and to learn to share and take turns, we are assisting them to develop readiness skills for other school and life experiences.
For more information, contact Oceanair Elementary
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, Virginia 23503
757-531-3095, Fax – 757-531-3099
OR
For information about the nearest Norfolk Public Schools Pre-K to your home,
Call Compensatory Education Programs: 628-3922
TONIGHT: Bayview Civic League Meets
Donate to the VA and to local food banks.
Veteran’s Day is November 11
It’s unfortunate that our veterans are officially recognized only one day each year. We here in Hampton Roads, with the strong military presence, appreciate (maybe more than many) the important role our veterans have played in securing and keeping our nations liberties. At out November 10 meeting we will collect items for our Veterans at the Hampton VA Hospital. Items that are needed include shampoo, shaving cream, toothpaste and other toiletries, playing cards, socks, denture cleaner and denture adhesive, and other personal care and comfort items. This is just one small way to say “thank you” and give back to those who have given so much.
At the same time it is important to recognize the plight of the poor especially this time of year. It will put an extra burden on the local food banks to meet those needs in the holiday season. If you have the time, we encourage you to donate food to any food bank or volunteer at a soup kitchen. We will also be collecting food at our November 10 meeting and the December 8 Holiday party. Hope you decide to take part.
Tonight: RECREATION AND PARKS DEVELOPS NEW MASTER PLAN
input on parks and recreation facilities, programs and services. Plan to attend an upcoming
public meeting to share your ideas and suggestions:
Tuesday, September 22
7 to 9 p.m.
Tarrallton Community Center – 2100 Tarrallton Dr., Norfolk
Thursday, September 24
7 to 9 p.m.
Booker T. Washington High School, 1111 Park Ave., Norfolk
RPOS is currently working with a consulting firm—Glatting Jackson Kercher
Anglin of West Palm Beach, Fla.—to develop a Recreation Master Plan. The plan involves
analysis of Norfolk’s current recreation centers, parks and amenities; assessment of needs
and priorities; creation of a conceptual vision for the city; and implementation strategies.
The Master Plan will serve as a roadmap for RPOS for the next 10 years.
For more information on the Public Meetings or the Recreation Master Plan in
general, visit www.norfolk.gov/rpos/masterplan or call 757-441-2400 ext 228.
Sales Tax Holiday for Clothing and School Supplies
The 2009 holiday will take place on August 7, 8, and 9, 2009.
What's Exempt: During this three-day period, purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax. Retailers may also choose to absorb the tax on other items during the holiday period, but they are responsible for paying the tax on those items to the Department of Taxation.
List of School Supplies Eligible for the Exemption
“School supply,” means an item that is commonly used by a student in a course of study. For purposes of the sales tax holiday, the term includes, “school art supply,” “school instructional material,” and “school music supply.” The term does not include computers or “school computer supplies”, and such items may not be purchased exempt of the tax.
The following is an all-inclusive list of items that are included in the term “school supply” and are therefore exempt from tax during the sales tax holiday period, provided their sales price is $20 or less per item. Only the following items are exempt as school supplies. Items need not be intended for use in school or in connection with a school activity to be eligible for the exemption.
• Binder pockets
• Binders
• Blackboard chalk
• Book bags
• Calculators
• Cellophane tape
• Clay and glazes
• Compasses
• Composition books
• Crayons
• Dictionaries and thesauruses
• Dividers
• Erasers (including dry erase marker erasers and dry erase marker
• cleaning solution)
• Folders: expandable, pocket, plastic, and manila
• Glue, paste, and paste sticks
• Highlighters
• Index card boxes
• Index cards
• Legal pads
• Lunch boxes
• Markers (including dry erase markers and dry erase marker kits)
• Musical instruments, musical instrument accessories, and replacement
items for musical instruments
• Notebooks
• Paintbrushes for artwork
• Paints (acrylic, tempera, and oil)
• Paper: loose leaf ruled notebook paper, copy paper, graph paper, tracing
paper, manila paper, colored paper, poster board and construction paper
• Pencil boxes and other school supply boxes
• Pencil sharpeners
• Pencils
• Pens
• Protractors
• Reference books
• Reference maps and globes
• Rulers
• Scissors
• Sheet music
• Sketch and drawing pads
• Textbooks
• Watercolors
• Workbooks; and
• Writing tablets
“School computer supply” is an item commonly used by a student in a course of
study in which a computer is used. For purposes of the sales tax holiday, the
term “school computer supply” is not included under the term, “school supply.”
Any school computer supply is ineligible for exemption during the sales tax
holiday.
“Clothing” means any article of wearing apparel and typical footwear intended to
be worn on or about the human body. Clothing does not include sporting
equipment or footwear designed primarily for athletic activity or protective use
and not usually considered appropriate for everyday wear. These items may not
be purchased exempt of the tax.
The BCL Calendar has been updated!
Entertainers have been added to the dates for every Friday’s “TGOV” and every Sunday’s “Big Bands on the Bay” through the end of summer. Both events take place at Oceanview Beach Park.
Also the City’s National Night Out event has been posted along with our own FREE Summer Picnic.
See our calendar HERE!
Upcoming Event: FREE Summer Picnic! AUGUST 2nd
We begin the celebrations for National Night Out, a nationwide initiative to take back our neighborhoods from crime, with our own picnic. There will be FREE music, food, exhibits, prizes and fun to share with your neighbors. Bring the kids and take part in the festivities with those who want to make a difference in our neighborhood. You and your entire family will be warmly welcomed.
The picnic is open to ALL Bayview residents and their guests. Keep cool and dry regardless of the weather since the event is inside Bayview Recreation Center (beside Bayview Elementary School). SEE YOU THERE!
Not a member? That's OK. You can join us for just $5 a year, if you want. More information about the event, including a flyer, are available HERE!
Great JOB!
Coming SUNDAY: Dog Parade & Party
DOG DAY's of SUMMER Dog Parade & Party
9:30 to 2:30 Sunday June 28th
176 Maple Ave
Between the OV Firehouse & Water tower.
$25 per dog to enter
Prizes awarded for
Best Dressed Dog & Owner
Biggest
Smallest
Most Unusual
Best Trick
Over $1000 of raffle prizes.
All monies raised goes to fencing OV's Dog Park.
More INFO go to OVNorfolk.com
Sponsored by OVBA OceanView Business Assoc
Volunteer to put out flags for the 4th
Bayview Civic League’s coordinator, Robin Dickenson, will be calling those who helped last year. If she missed you or you want to add your name this year, give her a call! This is a visibly rewarding event that will make your whole family proud. Get contact information here!
Don’t Forget to help Clean the BAY this weekend!
FREE Saturday collection of Electronics and Hazardous Waste
Community Beach, Ocean View
The Office of Environmental Stormwater Management has coordinated a FREE one-day collection of all Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronics Recycling for Norfolk residents and SPSA member localities!
HHW items include: auto fluids, lawn care products, thermometers, fluorescent lights, paints, cleaning products, batteries, and flammable liquids. These will be collected and disposed of properly, keeping toxins out of our landfill and stormwater.
Electronics equipment, such as televisions, computers and parts, media equipment, toasters, hair dryers, and more, will be collected, broken down, and the parts recycled.
So bring your leftover glass cleaner, burned-out CFL, VHS player and more to Community Beach in Ocean View this Saturday, June 6th, 9am-3pm - it's a free and easy way to help clear out the garage and protect our waterways at the same time!
Questions? Contact Fleta Jackson at 823-4007.
Mark your calendar now!
June 6th, 9 am to Noon
With just two years to go before the court-ordered deadline to remove the Chesapeake Bay from the nation’s dirty waters list, CBF's 2008 State of the Bay report finds the health of the Bay stagnating. Join 7,000 fellow Virginians in removing unhealthy debris from cherished waterways throughout the Commonwealth. Show the world that an unhealthy Bay is unacceptable! By boat or on foot, gather your groups, friends, neighbors, and co-workers for a fun day and a worthwhile way of helping us Save the Bay. To volunteer for Clean the Bay Day, call Keep Norfolk Beautiful at 441-1347.
To find out more about the event, go to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Save the Bay: Clean the Bay Day webpage.
Learn about the SPSA Situation
Sell SPSA Now
Our trash disposal rates just increased by $132 a year and we now pay the highest in the nation. SPSA, which oversees trash disposal for our region, owes $240 million, will lose another $11 million this year, and must pay off its debt in eleven years. Norfolk residents are responsible for a good portion of what’s owed.
You are invited to the Ship’s Cabin restaurant to hear about an option to cut our trash disposal fees in half and remove all of SPSA’s debt by selling SPSA. As a civic league member, your interest and thoughts on this issue are important.
Six of eight SPSA member communities would like to examine selling SPSA in its entirety. Norfolk is one of the two communities unwilling to consider this option. Please come hear what Norfolk officials won’t tell you about this choice.
Where: Ship’s Cabin Restaurant, 4110 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk.
When: Thursday, May 28, at 6:00 PM, presentation begins at 6:45 PM
RSVP: 627-4436
Space is limited to 100 reservations, so please sign up early.
Complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks will be provided.
The speaker is Larry Richardson, principal/executive officer of ReEnergy Holdings, the company seeking to purchase all of SPSA.
Reminder: Norfolk Botanical Garden Annual Plant Sale NOW!
WhenWebsite: Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10 10 am - 5 pm
Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden (map)
Description: A wide variety of plants from the rare and unusual to proven winners for the Hampton Roads region. Find the perfect plant to create a special look for your yard. Horticulture staff will be on hand to give expert advice and help to customers. The Virginia Camellia Society, the Tidewater Rose Society and the Herb Society will be selling their specialty plants all weekend. The Virginia Native Plant Society will offer a variety of plants on Saturday May 9 only.
Website: Botanical Garden
FYI: Upcomming opportunities to buy native plants
When: Sat, April 18, 9 am – 3 pm; Sun, April 19, 12 pm – 3 pm; Sat, April 25, 9 am – 3 pm; and Sun, April 26, 12 pm – 3 pm
Where: Virginia Living Museum, Newport News (map)
Description: Choose from an incredible array of beautiful and unusual native plants for a variety of garden sites, from wet ponds to dry rock gardens. All plants are nursery propagated and many are not yet available in the commercial nursery trade. Sale held rain or shine. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris, Blvd., Newport News (I-64 Exit 258-A) 757-595-1900
Website: Virginia Living Museum
Chesapeake Master Gardeners 2009 Annual Plant Sale
When: Sat, April 25, 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Chesapeake Municipal Center (map)
Description: Perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, herbs & more! Expert advice available at the sale. For more information, call 382-6348
Norfolk Botanical Garden Annual Plant Sale
WhenWebsite: Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10 10 am - 5 pm
Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden (map)
Description: A wide variety of plants from the rare and unusual to proven winners for the Hampton Roads region. Find the perfect plant to create a special look for your yard. Horticulture staff will be on hand to give expert advice and help to customers. The Virginia Camellia Society, the Tidewater Rose Society and the Herb Society will be selling their specialty plants all weekend. The Virginia Native Plant Society will offer a variety of plants on Saturday May 9 only.
Website: Botanical Garden
Fair Housing Lecture on 4/16/2009
The City of Norfolk’s Neighborhood Design and Resource Center & the AIA Hampton Roads Presents:
“Fair Housing in 25 minutes”
Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 pm
Learn a lot in a little time about fair housing and our laws. Lecturer: Mahalia Dryden-Mason, Consumer Education Coordinator and Fair Housing Training Specialist, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Reservations Recommended. Contact: michelle.johnson@norfolk.gov or (757) 664-6772.
To access a full sized copy of the form, right click the flyer and download.
NOTICE: Spring Cleanup Rescheduled to April 4th
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in our community. Update your calendar and join us! Please spread the word, we need volunteers.
Worried about Climate Change? Town Hall TONIGHT!
This week in Bayview
Important Advisory Notice
Councilman Randy Wright hosts a Town hall meeting on local issues and Ocean View Coordinating Committee hosts a Town Hall on rising ocean water impact.
Get more information here.
Spring Neighborhood Cleanup Set for March 28th
Special Raffle Opportunity!
$100.00 Gift Certificate from...
eat - an american bistro
www.eatbistro.com
Great food at the waterfront!
$5.00 Donation per ticket.
Drawing to be held:
March 10, 2009
Christ United Methodist Church; 1601 E. Bayview Boulevard; Norfolk, VA
Tickets are available now!
On sale at our February and March meetings or contact any BCL board member to purchase!
All proceeds benefit our
Annual Bayview Civic League College Scholarship fund!
Child Safety Seat Roundup
Town Hall Meeting 2/28/09
Community Forum
Norfolk Police Department to hold Community Forum
December 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
at Bay View Elementary School
1434 E. Bayview Blvd.