Town ofOnancock, Virginia Planning Commission AGENDA February 18, 2020 5:30 p.m.  1. Call to Order and Roll Call  2. Review of the Minutes from the January 21, 2020 Meeting  3. Items of Business  a. Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan - Draft Resilience Adaptation b. Preliminary Discussion on Homestays in Business District Downtown  Feasibility Tool (RAFT)Text  (B1)  4. Public Comment 5. Adjourn    Town of Onancock Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday January 21, 2020 5:30P.M.  Call to Order and Roll Call:  Chairman Judith Grier called the meeting to order at! 5:30P.M.  Commission members Bill Bagwell, Robert Bloxom, Larry Frey and. Judith Grier were present. Commission members Ridgway Dunton and Matt Spuck were absent. A quorum was established. Town Manager William Kerbin and Deputy Clerk Mariellen Mearsheimer were present. Town resident Jim McGowan, and residents and Onancock Main Street Initiative board members  Commission member Scott Schreiber arrived late. Barbara. Johnsen and. Janet Fosque were also in attendance.  Minutes:  Chairman Grier asked for a motion to approve the October 15, 2019 minutes. Commission Member Robert Bloxom made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Commission member Bill Bagwell seconded the motion. The motion was approved by unanimous voice Commission member Bagwell requested the Planning Commission look at modifying the regulations in the business districts to allow for living on the first floor of buildings with a business in front. He asked  vote.  thati it be at future agenda item. Items of Business:  Chairman Grieri introduced and welcomed. Jim McGowan and stated he will be leading the visioning session. Mr. McGowan handed out copies of the input collected from residents at the workshop held in September 2019. He stated the group would use this information to develop a vision statement, consisting of one or two sentences, for the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. McGowan then had those in  attendance split upi into two groups to work on a vision sentençe.  Discussion followed. isvibrant, livable and safe.  Group Ones' vision sentence: In ten years Onancock will be a quaint and cosmopolitan community that Group Twos' vision sentence: In ten years Onancock will be a thriving year-round, waterfront community that embraces its historic character while poised for the future. Mrs. Fosque read aloud the Onancock Mainstreet Initiative Groups' vision statement: Historic downtown Onancock is the commercial and cultural part ofa thriving waterfront community.  1    Discussion followed.  The vision statement that the group agreed on after discussion; Onancock will continue to be as safe, thriving, year-round waterfront community that embraces its historic characterand cultural assets while  poised for the future  Mr. McGowan stated the next step would bet to confirm existing land use.  Public Comment: None Adjourn:  Chairman Grier asked for ai motion to adjourn. Commission member Bloxom made a motion to adjourn. Commission member Frey: seconded the motion. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.  The meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M.  Judith Grier, Chair  Mariellen Mearsheimer, Deputy Clerk  2    Draft Onancock CP RAFTTEXT February 10, 2020  2019 Onancock RAFT Scorecard  In 2018-2019 the Town of Onancock participated in the Resilience Adaptation Feasibility Tool (RAFT) project, coordinated by the University of Virginia, the College of William & Mary, and Old Dominion University. Accomack and Northampton Counties, and several Eastern Shore waterfront towns also participated. The RAFT project defines a resilient community as, ".. one thati is able to adapt, endure, and thrive in the face of change, uncertainty, and adversity - from being prepared for al hurricane to having policies that ençourage appropriate land usesi in the flood zone. To build resilience, localities need capacities in areas of emergency management, infrastructure, planning, policy, and community The Town worked with RAFT to develop the Onancock RAFTScorecard which assessed Onancock's  well-being."  capabilities int five resiliency areas, as outlined in Table ??? below.  Table ??? ONANCOCK RAFT PROJECT SCORES  Category  Score Received Total Possible Score  1.P Policy, Leadership, & Collaboration 2. Risk Management & Emergency Management 3. Infrastructure Resilience 4.F Planning for Resilience 5.Community Engagement, Health, & Well Being TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 100 POINTS  8 13 9 5 5 40  20 20 20 20 20 100  Onancock scored 40 out of 100 possible points, al lows score meaning there's plenty of opportunity for improvement. The following summarizes RAFT's Onancock assessment for each oft the categories: 1. Policy, Leadership, & Collaboration: 8/20 The Accomack-Nortnampton Planning District Commission offers training and education events for local staff and elected officials. The Town defines the roles ofi its members of the Accomack County Emergency Management Program. Itis not evident whether Town. staff and/or elected officials meet at least once per quarter to 2. Risk Management & Emergency Management: 13/20 The AccomackNorthnampton Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) includes at flood exposure and vulnerability assessment that was completed, mapped, and updated within the last five years. The HMP identifies flooding for different return period storm events andi identifies additional vulnerabilities, including cultural, historic, and economic assets. It is not evident that sources of flooding have been identified and  coordinate planning specifically on resilience issues.  updated within the last five years.    3. Infrastructure Resilience: 9/20 Accomack County and) VDOT manage stormwater for the Town. Itis not evident that the County offers any incentives for private property activities that manage stormwater; funds projects through utility fees, user fees, or grants; has an educational demonstration BMP; or has a policy that goes above and beyond minimum state requirements. The Town has identified critical transportation infrastructure and assessed its vulnerability within last! 5 years in the Accomack-Northampton Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Town informs residents which infrastructure to use via local media outlets and social media. Iti is not evident whether the Town has ac contingency plan for critical transportation infrastructure or has a plan to protect critica! 4. Planning for Resilience: 5/20The Town has conducted an economici impacts assessment of coastal storm hazards, as discussed int the Accomack-Northampton Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Town has identified specific actions for coastal resilience (pre- and post-flooding mitigation) in its Hazard Mitigation Plan by identifying education outreach for low-income residents in high occupancy housing. Iti is not evident whether the Town has incorporated coastal resilience funding into a 5. Community Engagement, Health & Well Being: 5/20 The Town has staff dedicated to public engagement and input on coastal resilience and uses its website and social media to inform and engage the public. The Town does hold at least one public meeting per year, but iti is not evident whether such meeting is held in a vuinerable resident area. Iti is not evident whether the Town hasa The RAFT project developed the following maps summarizing Onancock'sand the surrounding area's Critical Infrastructure under 2065 Highest Tide and 2065 Storm Surge Conditions. What sea level rise  infrastructure.  Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) or identified funding for non-CIP projects.  written policy regarding public engagement for coastal resilience.  scenario are they using? Do the colors indicate water level above ground level?  Onancock Critical Infrastructure Map 2065 Highest Migh Tide    Onancock Critical Infrastructure Map 2065 Storm Surge Conditions  Based on the RAFT analysis, the Town developed thet followingOnancock Locality Resilience Action htps/latienvipinaadaytmlOneaisssienes.DAstons20Chedilitndf 1. Complete Comprehensive Plan: Work with Town Manager to complete Onancock 2. Design Resilient Wharf Waterfront: The wharf needs repairs to bulkhead and boat ramp, and drainage could be improved to prevent flooding of parking lot. Additionally, the historic Hopkins 3. Projected Economic Impact Analysis: Investigate how investments in resilience now will 4. Community Education & Outreach: Provide information to the community about resiliency,  Checklis!  Comprehensive Plan update.  Store building needs repairs tot the waterfront. promote economic development in the future.  promoting continuity between Town Council decisions and resilience.