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Fort Monroe at Old Point Comfort

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Fort Monroe’sPast, Present and Future

Presentation to the Society of American Military Engineers

March 18, 2009

Josh Gillespie, AICP

Project Manager

Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority

‘FMFADA’

Who and what is the FMFADA?

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Established by the General Assembly in 2007 as a political subdivision of the Commonwealth in response to the 2005 BRAC action to close Fort Monroe

Board of Commissioners consists of appointees from:

City of Hampton

General Assembly (Dels. Hamilton & Gear and Sen. Locke and Miller)

Governor’s cabinet (Sect. of Adminstration, Natural Resources, Finance and Commerce and Trade)

Two specialists in historic preservation and heritage tourism

Will hold and manage the property as a trust for the benefit of the public

Professional staff of 4

Who am I and what is my role?

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Project Manager Josh Gillespie, AICP

PERSONAL

Son of an engineer and native of Upstate South Carolina, a bustling area half way between Atlanta and Charlotte in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains (American county with highest number of engineers per capita)

Married to a Virginian!

PROFESSIONAL

De facto campus planner

Professional expertise in community and land planning and development, and in building rehabilitation

Lead and coordinate major projects, including real estate development planning

What is special about Fort Monroe?

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What is special about Fort Monroe?

Location, location, location – Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads harbor and Mill Creek Pond

Environmental setting – water all around, beaches on the bay

Historic structures and habitable spaces (residential, office, commercial and special purpose) – provide opportunities with unique amenities

Will be owned and managed by the Commonwealth of Virginia upon base closure with private partners and investors

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Fort Monroe

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Old Point Comfort

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Fort MonroeProperty Characteristics

A spit of land surrounded by water on three sides at the gateway to Hampton Roads harbor and the Chesapeake Bay

570 total acres (108 acres submerged; 85 acres of wetlands)

Almost entire property listed as a National Historic Landmark Districts since 1960, one of only 2300 landmark properties in the United States and one of the very few districts

130 acres of open space; 13 acres of beach (3 miles of Bay shoreline)

Nearly 200 buildings – vast majority to be reused

332-slip marina

Old Point Comfort has a rich history of joint military and social life

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Mid-nineteenth century scenes

1607- John Smith named "Cape Comfort" later "Old Point

Comfort” in Bay exploration

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1609 Fort Algernourne-mission was to

protect approaches to Jamestown colony

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The White Lion arrived at Old Point Comfort in 1619

The first documented landing of Africans in Virginia was at Old Point Comfort

They were from Angola, a Spanish colony

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1802--Old Point Comfort Lighthouse

In 1802, the Old Point Comfort lighthouse was built

The British occupied this area during the War of 1812 and used the lighthouse as a watch tower

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1819-1834 – Fort Monroe built in response to War of

1812 Construction was

supervised by US Army Corps of Engineers under federal commission led by French military engineer Brigadier General Simon Bernard

2nd Lt. Robert E. Lee was a construction engineer at Fort Monroe following

West Point education

Military mission to protect entrance to Hampton Roads 17

Resort History 1820 to 2004

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Resorts and Lodging at Fort MonroeHygeia I: 1822 – 1863 (demolished by Army during war)

Hygeia II: 1865 – 1903 (demolished by Army order)

Sherwood Inn: mid-19th century

Chamberlin Hotel I: 1896 – 1920 (destroyed by fire)

Chamberlin Hotel II: 1926 – present (renovated 2008)

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The Chamberlin enjoys a commanding view of Chesapeake Bay

The dining room offers a splendid panorama at all times of day

Dining room now open for Sunday Brunch and Monday Lunch

Chamberlin: independent living apartments and fine dining

What is being done to protect this place?

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The Commonwealth is Obtaining Fort Monroe

BRAC closure – decision made in 2005

Army vacates in September 2011

Commonwealth receives property upon Army leaving

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Governor Kaine’s 5-point charge

for Creating Re-use Plan

Respect Fort Monroe’s history

Maintain large-scale open space and park areas

Keep it fully open to the public

Include limited new development within strict limits

Ensure economic sustainability

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Re-Use Planning – Process Hampton and Hampton FADA led early efforts (2005-2006) – lots

of citizen involvement; community design charrettes (~ 600 participated)

State and new FMFADA given planning responsibility in 2007

Since 2007, have been guided by the Governor’s 5-point charge

Must follow National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 process (federal law)

Determining appropriate level of adaptive re-use, open space preservation, and new development involved 30+ consulting parties and a programmatic agreement with the US Army, the President’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the National Park Service and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources as principals

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Ultimate Vision for Fort Monroe –

What will it look like? Select areas and buildings

for public visitors services inside and outside moated fort

Lease the remarkable collection of historic homes and buildings

Change North Gate from industrial to mixed use

Short-term leases and rental of Wherry housing units, medium to long-term redevelopment

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Land Use Concepts

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Re-Use PlanningFive Management Zones

Historic Village Inner Fort Entry/North Gate Wherry Quarter Open-Space Park

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PA Protects Fort Monroe’s Landmarks and History

PA = Programmatic Agreement

Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources role as State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

Interpretive Master Plan will guide nature and character of public programs and use

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National Park Service Involvement

Fort Monroe National Historic Landmark (NHL) District entitles owner (US Army, then Commonwealth) to specialized technical assistance from architects and conservators, in addition to priority funding for national ‘bricks and mortar’ grants

NPS Reconnaissance Study complete June 2008, updating the historical scholarship of Fort Monroe

Currently exploring additional possible NPS roles (unit of National Park Service, affiliate, partner, etc.)

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Environmental Clean-up US Army required to fund all investigation and clean-up

Primary Stakeholders US Army Virginia Dpt. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) FMFADA as agent of the Commonwealth General Public

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Real Estate planning and budget impacts

Establishes Virginia’s long-term plan for property management

FMFADA has been a line item in state budget, funding interim seed money to develop, manage and market the property.

Partner solicitation will begin early FY 2010. Plans are for a phased implementation of real estate management and development.

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Economics – 20-year Financial Model

(2011-2031) FMFADA consultants – Bay Area Economics (BRAC and other

federal installation expertise)

Development program Interim property leasing program (lease some buildings “as

is”) Pre-paid residential leasehold program (potential revenues

from ground leases)

Operating budget analysis Capital budget Cash flow estimate

Fiscal impact analysis

Select Capital Improvements

Fort Monroe authority's stimulus request as of February 2009

• $20 million — Flood protection

• $15 million — Waste water collection system

• $10 million — Water system improvements

• $6 million — Gas system improvements

• $15 million — Beach replenishment

• $4.94 million — Storm water management and drainage

• $4 million — Streets and sidewalks

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DETAILED CAPITAL PROJECTS

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Economics—Fiscal ImpactMay 2008 Analysis*

Current Fort Monroe employment level – 4,100 1,705 people in uniform 2,405 civilian and contract employees

Current Fort Monroe residents – 804 on post Current economic impact to City of Hampton – $32.04M Projected annual operations/maintenance costs -- $4.0 - $4.7M Projected net loss to Hampton (service costs v. revenues) 2011-

2014 Should see a net positive in 2015* FMFADA may offset some net losses during 2011-2014 NOTE: FMFADA and City of Hampton continue to refine all

projections

* Updated November 2008 (following slide)

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Economics – The Path to Long-term Sustainability

The cost of public services (utilities and public safety) and of property Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is projected to exceed revenues (rental income, local property taxes and others) for the first five years. Revenue is projected to cover costs in FY 2017, moving Fort Monroe toward long-term economic sustainability. Source: BAE, November, 2008.

FY 2012 $6.7 million





FY 2017 Anticipate Fort Monroe will cover expenses.

How can I learn more and be involved?

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FMFADA

Old Quarters #1

151 Bernard Road

Fort Monroe, VA 23651

637-7778

www.fmfada.com

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