Lee Hall Area Plan Community Survey # 1

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* 1. (Optional ) Please provide your contact information. Include your email address if you would like to be notified via email about upcoming events and information pertaining to the Lee Hall Area Plan.

Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. The area plan boundary to north and east is the Newport News - York County Line, to the west, the Newport News - James City County Line, and to the south, along Fort Eustis Boulevard and Dozier Road. How long have you lived in the area within the plan boundary?

Less than 5 years

5 - 10 years

More than 10 years

I do not live within the plan boundary but I own property in or visit the area frequently.

I live in the vicinity of Lee Hall (within 5 miles of the boundary).

I do not live in the area / vicinity but am interested in Lee Hall because (explain below)

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* 3. Why have you chosen to live in Lee Hall? (Check all that apply.)

Close to work

Near family

Affordable

Grew up here

Historic character

Military assignment.

Other reason(s) (explain below).

N/A

Explain below:

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* 4. If you work in Lee Hall, please indicate the location. (Pick one.)

Oakland Industrial Park (OIP)

Pepsi

A local business

Newport News Behavior Health Center

A local church

Lee Hall Elementary School

Fort Eustis

Naval Weapons Station

City of Newport News park or facility

Newport News Fire Station

Another government agency

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What do you NOT like about Lee Hall? Please rank your choices with 1 being the most negative.

Lack of retail commercial / shopping / restaurants

N/A

Lack of service providers close by (gyms, hair salons, child care, medical offices, etc.)

N/A

Lack of sidewalks and bicycle paths

N/A

Traffic and congestion

N/A

Crime / not feeling safe

N/A

Noise, poor air quality, or other environmental hazards.

N/A

Other issues (please explain in comments at the end of the survey)

N/A

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* 6. How do you feel about adding more residential development in Lee Hall?

In favor of more residential development as determined by market forces.

In favor of some residential development if it is done under specific guidelines.

Not in favor of more residential development under any circumstances.

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* 7. The architectural styles and impacts of development can be regulated with design standards and guidelines. What types of design standards would you like to see implemented in Lee Hall? (Please rank from most important (1) to least important (8). Choose N/A if you do not want to include an item.)

Architectural guidelines to reflect the mid-1800s historic character of the area.

N/A

Open space and tree preservation guidelines to preserve as many natural areas and mature trees as possible.

N/A

Streetscape standards requiring sidewalks, street trees, covered bus stops, bike lanes, and bike paths along major streets.

N/A

Shared-use paths (for walking and biking) connecting neighborhoods to each other and to shopping areas and services.

N/A

Restrictions on truck traffic speed, types of street access, and loading zones.

N/A

Parking lots located behind businesses instead of in front.

N/A

More sidewalks and shade trees in large parking areas.

N/A

Smaller commercial development (no "big box" stores) with more space for walking and sitting outside.

N/A

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* 8. The City's Economic Development Authority owns a 143-acre parcel located between Warwick Blvd, Yorktown Road, and I-64. What type of development would you prefer most to see on this property? (Pick one.)

A mixed-use development like City Center.

An office park.

A shopping mall.

A big box retailer with a grocery store.

A small amount of residential development, but mostly preserved open space.

A small amount of commercial development, but mostly preserved open space.

A small amount of mixed-use development, but mostly preserved open space.

I am against any development on this property. It should be preserved as a park or protected open space.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. One of the goals of the 1997 Lee Hall Area Plan was to re-establish the Village of Lee Hall. What do you favor to accomplish this goal? (Check all that apply.)

Making it an historic district.

Creating a traditional Main Street along Warwick Blvd. with small businesses, shops, and restaurants.

Converting the city's community gardens site into a farmer's market and plaza for small community events.

Developing the city's community gardens site as part of the Main Street concept.

Adding more businesses along Yorktown Road.

Other comments or suggestions:

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* 10. The City's Parks Department is considering making improvements to Skiffe's Creek Park. What improvements would you like to see? (Check all that apply.)

Fishing access

Walking paths / nature trail

Picnic sites

Playground

Restrooms

Other (please specify)

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* 11. The Birthplace of America Trail is planned to connect the Capitol Trail in Williamsburg to downtown Newport News and Fort Monroe. Do you favor using city funding to help construct the portion of the trail along Warwick Blvd. from the city limits to Yorktown Road?

Yes

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* 12. The Parks Department will eventually be developing a master plan for Newport News Park. Do you have any ideas for improving the park? Please comment below.

Lee Hall Area Plan Community Survey # 1

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* 1. (Optional ) Please provide your contact information. Include your email address if you would like to be notified via email about upcoming events and information pertaining to the Lee Hall Area Plan.

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* 2. The area plan boundary to north and east is the Newport News - York County Line, to the west, the Newport News - James City County Line, and to the south, along Fort Eustis Boulevard and Dozier Road. How long have you lived in the area within the plan boundary?

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* 3. Why have you chosen to live in Lee Hall? (Check all that apply.)

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* 4. If you work in Lee Hall, please indicate the location. (Pick one.)

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* 5. What do you NOT like about Lee Hall? Please rank your choices with 1 being the most negative.

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* 6. How do you feel about adding more residential development in Lee Hall?

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* 8. The City's Economic Development Authority owns a 143-acre parcel located between Warwick Blvd, Yorktown Road, and I-64. What type of development would you prefer most to see on this property? (Pick one.)

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* 9. One of the goals of the 1997 Lee Hall Area Plan was to re-establish the Village of Lee Hall. What do you favor to accomplish this goal? (Check all that apply.)

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* 10. The City's Parks Department is considering making improvements to Skiffe's Creek Park. What improvements would you like to see? (Check all that apply.)

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* 11. The Birthplace of America Trail is planned to connect the Capitol Trail in Williamsburg to downtown Newport News and Fort Monroe. Do you favor using city funding to help construct the portion of the trail along Warwick Blvd. from the city limits to Yorktown Road?

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* 12. The Parks Department will eventually be developing a master plan for Newport News Park. Do you have any ideas for improving the park? Please comment below.

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* 13. Any other comments?