This area is characterized by a contrast in type, intensity and quality. The entire area is in a high noise zone, and two areas are in accident potential zones.
This gateway to the Great Neck peninsula exhibits an excessive number of nonconforming signs, overhead utilities, roadway access points and building and site designs. Much of this is due to the London Bridge area being one of the oldest commercial areas in the City, and its retrofit with a modern roadway system has improved function more than appearance.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has allocated 2009 federal stimulus funding (ARRA) for a project to provide access to and from the west at I-264 and Great Neck/London Bridge Roads.
- Following the construction of the access ramps at Great Neck/London Bridge Roads and I-264, properties in this area may be considered for a change in use provided they:
- improve the attractiveness, quality and marketability of their property, and
- participate in the reduction of access points with shared internal circulation to improve roadway mobility
Consistent with AICUZ provisions, property located in the northern vicinity of the Lynnhaven Parkway/I-264 interchange and along Virginia Beach Boulevard are suitable for higher intensity, compact mixed uses. These can include offices, institutions, and limited retail compatible with the Joint Land Use Study. The appropriate planning principles of Transit Oriented Development to include compatible non-residential uses should be applied in this area.
Due to AICUZ restrictions, residential or hotel uses are not recommended
- Incorporate Transit-Oriented Development around planned transit stations