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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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Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority
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 2013 $5.9 million
FY 2014 $5.3 million
FY 2015 $2.1 million
FY 2016 $1.65 million
FY 2017 Anticipate Fort Monroe will cover expenses.
How can I learn more and be involved?
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Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority
FMFADA
Old Quarters #1
151 Bernard Road
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
637-7778
www.fmfada.com