Virginia Coastal Program: 2003 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2003 Task 51
Grantee:
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
Project Title:
Coastal Technical Assistance Program
Project Description as Proposed:
The Richmond Regional
Planning District Commission will provide policy and planning support
to member localities:
1) GIS Data Support: Generally, the RRPDC will provide GIS analysis
of existing and future land uses using locally adopted land use
plans and aerial photography. Geographical data distribution and
maps of environmental resource features will be made available via
the PDC's GIS data server. Specifically, staff will inventory public
greenway and blueway features (consisting of existing floodplains,
wetlands, parks, and protected areas) in the region beginning with
Charles City and New Kent Counties.
2) Environmental Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Support: The
RRPDC will work with the region’s Environmental TAC to develop
an environmental work program PDC staff will host periodic meetings
of the TAC to implement components of the work program. Meeting
schedules and agendas will be posted on the PDC Web site.
3) Local Government Technical Assistance: The RRPDC will assist
local governments with their coastal programs by: preparing and
administering grant applications, requests for proposals, etc.;
reviewing local site plans and development proposals for environmental
impacts; preparing and assisting with updates to local plans and
ordinances; assisting with tributary strategy implementation; and
conducting other technical assistance efforts as requested.
4) Public and Private Agencies/Commissions Liaison: The RRPDC will
participate in meetings and workshops covered under the Regional
Cooperation Act, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and the Chesapeake
2000 Agreement as well as actively participate as a member of the
Metro Areas Work Group and the Local Government Advisory Committee.
5) Grant Administration: The RRPDC will perform necessary financial
and administrative tasks to manage grants, including required reports
and meetings with the Department of Environmental Quality.
Federal Funding:
$25,000
Project Contact:
Jackie Stewart, 804.367.6001, jstewart@richmondregional.org
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
1.
GIS Data Support -Staff completed a variety of mapping project for
the region including a series on development suitability to include
Erodible soils, flooding frequency, soils suitability for houses
with and without basements, road and street construction, septic
tanks absorption, slope gradient and wetlands. Staff also completed
regional mapping of public blueways and greenways, and FEMA firm
mapping. These maps are intended for use as a planning tool. Both
paper maps and a cd has been disseminated to member local governments
- A copy of these maps and a cd are included. A total of 70 maps
are included.
2. Environmental Resources TAC Support - Staff provided regular
e-mail updates regarding coastal program issues and related environmental
issues to members of the Environmental Resources TAC.
3. Local Government Technical Assistance - Staff reviewed 48 environmental
reviews in conjunction with local government environmental staff.
Staff found no significant findings in these projects.
4. Public & Private Agencies/Commissions Liaison - Staff attended
meetings of the VAPDC Coastal Committee on July 22 in Virginia Beach,
and hosted the August 26 coastal PDC meeting. Staff also continues
to participate with VDEQ in the Virginia Regional Environmental
Management System (VREMS) to ensue consistent management of environmental
issues between local, state and federal agencies. Staff participates
in monthly conference calls.
5. Grant Administration - Staff completed and submitted the FY03
Semi Annual Report to the DEQ Virginia Coastal Program. The FY04
Coastal grant Work Program contract was also finalized.
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Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov
A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov
