Historic Resources Mark Reed Historic Resources Coordinator Historic Resources ~ Museums and Historic Houses City Owned and Operated Adam Thoroughgood House (ca. 1719) – 2003 (1999) – (1957) Francis Land House (ca. 1805) – 1975 (1986) Lynnhaven House (ca. 1725) – 2008 (2006) – (1976) City Owned – Operated by Private Foundation deWitt Cottage (ca. 1895)/Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum – (VB Foundation 1990) - 1995 (1994) Ferry Plantation House (ca. 1830) – 1996 (1996) Old Coast Guard Station (ca. 1903) – ca.1978(1981) Privately Owned and Operated Cape Henry Lighthouse (ca. 1792) – Preservation Virginia (1930) Upper Wolfsnare (ca. 1759) – Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society (1964) Military Aviation Museum – Gerald Yeagan (2005) Other -- City and Schools Partnership Princess Anne County Training School/ Union Kempsville High School Museum – 2010 Potential Future Museums and Historic Houses Pleasant Hall (ca. 1769) Frank Lloyd Wright House (ca. 1959) Whitehurst Buffington House (ca. 1793) Virginia Beach History Museum Historic Resources ~ Historic Preservation Historic Preservation Commission Recommended to Council by Historic Sites Organizing Committee 2008 and established in City Code 2008 Initial Meeting January 2009 – City Council Appointed – 9 to 15 members Proposed statewide legislation for real estate tax relief for historic property owners; established in State Code 2011 Has held annual public meetings for citizen communication and input Staff support provided by Museums/Historic Resources and Planning/Comprehensive Planning Revolving Fund $200,000 Historic Registers National Register of Historic Places – Currently 21 sites listed – No Districts listed State Landmarks Register – Currently 21 sites listed Virginia Beach Historical Register – Currently 45 sites listed – Program is inactive due to funding cuts 50 Most Historically Significant Houses and Structures in Virginia Beach Published in 2008 by Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Partnership Two of the buildings have already been lost – Gresham (Ives) House and Roland Courts Theater Planning Department has agreed to flag these properties an inform Commission of applications for permits Historic and Cultural Districts A zoning overlay – there are currently 14 such Districts Historical Review Board – Advises Planning Director Funding City operational funding is limited Few grants available – Save America’s Treasures; ISTEA Virtually no grants for privately owned properties Incentives typically include real estate tax abatements and rehabilitation tax credits Future Needs to Strengthen and Promote Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Revolving Fund Increased Government and Public Awareness – Incentives and/or regulations for Property Owners and Developers Desired outcome for the Aquarium & Owl Creek Area A place that is nationally recognized as a center of excellence for programs having to do with the coastal and marine environment … • Recreation • Research & Technology • Education • Entertainment • Economic opportunities • Exhibits Aquarium & Owls Creek Area 1,200 acres +/- Existing Land Uses: Aquarium ~ Entertainment ~ Residential ~ Navy ~ Commercial ~ Light Industrial ~ Parks Schools ~ Marina Area ~ Marshes Aquarium ~ Owls Creek Area Concept • An area that involves collaborative use of the land, • Encouraging development that shares a common theme, • That will involve multiple venues related to the marine and inshore environment. Recreation & Entertainment to provide a “several day” visit opportunity Aquarium Facilities for exhibits and activities Education (Knowledge) Programs & Facilities o Environmental Activity Center o Early Childhood Development Center with a environmental theme o High School Honors summer resident program Marine Research Partnership with higher education institutions Shoreline habitat Area that provides environmental conservation learning opportunities I Aquarium & Owl Creek Area Plan Welcome and Introductions MENDITTO+mann Enterprises, inc. Public Outreach + Ongoing Implementation Plan Stewardship Organizing Committee VAMSC Foundation Board, VAMSC/ Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Leadership Committee (14) VAMSC Foundation Board/Organizing Committee Public Workshops (3 with ~ 250 attendees) Steering Committee (55) Executive Committee (14) conceptual design preferred conceptual master plan Aquarium Area Aquarium Area Character Images Aquarium Area Section View Arrival Court & Skyway Connection Aquarium Area Section View General Booth Blvd., Skyway Connection to Parking/Research Building Marina Area Marina Area Character Images Marina Area Perspective Owls Creek and Marshview Area Owls Creek Point Character Images Owls Creek Research Retreat Entertainment /Education Area Entertainment Area Character Images Entertainment Area Perspective Plant Material and Hardscape Transportation Infrastructure Aquarium & Owls Creek Area focus areas 1. Recreation 2. Research and Technology Ideas 3. Education Comments 4. Entertainment 5. Economic Development Suggestions Opportunities 6. Exhibits .