February 19, 2025

4 thoughts on “Cape Charles Beach: A Parking Problem or a Vibrant Community Asset?

  1. For the recently elected town council members, “growth in Cape Charles is inevitable.” They seem eager to pave over paradise (Bay Ave) for a parking lot. If this is how you feel, perhaps it’s time to start attending town council work sessions and reporting on them. Your election endorsements might have looked quite different had you been doing so.

    Also, in all my time here, I’ve never heard a single resident near the beach complain about overflow parking from beachgoers in front of their homes. As you rightly point out, it’s to be expected — it’s a predictable situation. What has been a consistent concern among residents, however, is the arrival of new businesses in the residential zone, with no public input, disrupting the character of their neighborhoods and creating unpredictable parking issues directly in front of their homes.

  2. Now with 52 years service as a REALTOR, the last 35 in Cape Charles, it’s time to pass the baton. This beloved town has a bright future thanks to the careful planning and implementation of her citizens and public servants. Bay Creek has plenty of growth left. The vacancy of the railroad property in the heart of town offers a unique opportunity for more growth and development of public and private spaces. Even with a height limit of 35′ feet, dedicated new rights of way and public spaces, plentiful growth looks promising. The new plans for improving the beach access reflect the appropriate vision that is needed to insure our crown jewel continues to meet the needs of the present and future citizenry. I only wish to see what the next 20 years will bring to the forefront!

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