CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH LASKIN ROAD GATEWAY PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS, September 7, 2010

1. Remove stop signs along Laskin and put them on Arctic Road. This will allow for a more

pedestrian friendly environment.

2. Second Bridge along Pinewood needs to be reconstructed.

3. While drudging, boats will still have access to their slips. This needs to be communicated to home

owner association.

4. Pinewood sign is missing at 32nd Street, and needs to be replaced.

5. Phase 4 is not needed.

6. Example of a modern roundabout exists in Portsmouth, VA.

7. Little Neck Creek runoff

8. We need to have an above ground BMP.

9. Need to review storm model.

10. Outfall of stormwater into Little Neck Creek needs to be addressed.

11. Need pedestrian sign at Arctic Road/Laskin Road. Need advanced pedestrian sign to cross

Arctic/Laskin.

12. Estimated speed of roundabout is 10-15 mph.

13. Tide is rising in area and land is sinking. Project addresses that by being 2 feet above standard.

14. Two separate 6’x6’ box culverts under Laskin Road need to be bigger at 31st Street.

15. Total project cost is $33.2 million. Phase 4 cost $10 million.

16. What is the traffic control going to be at 32nd Street and Pinewood? It’s going to be stop

controlled.

17. Why didn’t they widen sidewalk along 32nd Street? Not widened do to right-of-way constraints.

18. Is left turn into 32nd Street is allowed from Pinewood? Yes, it is allowed.

19. How does westbound traffic on 30th Street go into the roundabout?

20. The boat slips will be removed along the parcel along the roundabout.

21. Laskin need to be maintained around 32nd Street.

22. Farm Fresh needs to have a stop sign south at 30th Street.

23. Pedestrian sight distance issue at southbound/eastbound at 30th/Baltic Avenue.

24. Harris Teeter needs to put sign at driveway.

25. Sight distance issue at 32nd/Arctic.

26. People hitting bulb cuts that delineate on-street parking.

27. Detour signs need to be more permanent.

Laskin Gateway – CIP #2‐143Project UpdateProject Update

Laskin Gateway – CIP #2‐143RecapRecap

Phase 1:  Utility Improvements along Laskin Road/Arctic Avenue/32nd Street/

•Construction started September 2009•Construction ended October 20102 500 LF f S it S•2,500 LF of Sanitary Sewer

•900 LF of Water •1,000 LF of Storm Sewer•9,000 LF of Duct Bank

Laskin Gateway – CIP #2‐143RecapRecap

Phase 2:  Interim Traffic Improvements•New Traffic Signal @ 32nd Street/Holly Road Intersectiong y•New Traffic Signal @ 32nd Street/Pacific Avenue Intersection•Traffic Signal Improvements @ Laskin Road/Holly Road•Addition of Dual Left Turn Lanes from Laskin Road to Holly Road•Addition of Dual Left Turn Lanes from Laskin Road to Holly Road

Laskin Gateway – CIP #2‐143RecapRecap

Phase 3:  Block C Improvements•Construction started September 2010•Partial completion May 2011 / scheduled completion October 2011•Reconstruction of Laskin Road to provide 2 lanes with on‐street parking•Streetscape features include LED lighting, planting, decorative sidewalks, and brick paver intersections at Laskin Road & Pacific Avenue / Laskin Road & Arctic Avenue / Arctic Avenue & 32nd Street / Pacific Avenue & 32nd Street 

•1,100 LF of Storm Sewer•460 LF of Sanitary Sewer

Laskin Gateway CIP #2‐143Estimated Project Schedule

• Pinewood Road is currently closed and under construction for utility relocation.

• A new construction contract for the remaining portions of the project is estimated to be underway October 15, 2011

• The entire project is estimated to be completed in March 2013• Stage 1:  Completion of Pinewood Road and new Bridge – approximately 9 

months.• Stage 2:  32nd Street to Laskin Road (Laskin Road stays open) –

approximately 9 months.• Stage 3:  Roundabout (Laskin Road is closed at the roundabout, 32nd and 

30th Street are open for traffic) – estimated completion March 2013. 

Laskin Gateway – CIP #2‐143RecapRecap

Misc. Project Phases•Island Modifications @ Laskin Road & 30th Street Intersection

•Pinewood Drainage & Pinewood Utilities•Advanced work for Phase 4 construction•600 LF of large diameter storm sewer4 400 LF f d t b k•4,400 LF of duct bank

•650 LF of sanitary sewer force main

Laskin Gateway CIP #2‐143Phase 4 Estimated Project Schedule 

Stage 1 – Pinewood Road

• Completion of Pinewood Road and new bridge

• Approximate construction duration 9 months

Laskin Gateway CIP #2‐143Phase 4 Estimated Project Schedule 

Stage 2 – 32nd Street

• Laskin Road stays open during construction.

• Approximate construction duration 9 months

Laskin Gateway CIP #2‐143Phase 4 Estimated Project Schedule 

Stage 3 – Roundabout

• Laskin Road closed during construction.

• 32nd Street and 30th Street open to traffic.

• This phase completed by approximately March 2013

Laskin Gateway – CIP #2‐143Phase 4