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Leesburg Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
January 3, 2019
The Leesburg Planning Commission met on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in Town Hall Council
Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176. Staff members present included Susan
Berry Hill, Bill Ackman, Shelby Caputo and Karen Cicalese.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Babbin
Members Present: Chairman Babbin, Commissioners Barnes, Faliskie, Kidder, Lanham, and
Robinson, and Council Member Campbell (arrived at 7:17 pm)
Absent: Commissioner Walker
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: Commissioner Lanham
Second: Commissioner Faliskie
Vote: 6-0-1 (Walker Absent)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
DISCLOSURE OF MEETINGS
None
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
Chairman Babbin noted that this was her last Planning Commission meeting as she had advised
Council that she would not accept a reappointment. She did this for many reasons, primarily
because she believes in turnover on Boards and Commissions and encouraged the young
members of our community to apply for these Boards and Commissions positions. She stated
that she had learned a lot from her colleagues and thanked everyone for their support. While
some contention existed she felt that she had added a level of efficiency to these meetings that
had not existed previously and that a better balance between the rights of government and the
rights of property owners had been reached. A lot of good work came out of the Economic
Development Steering Committee and she thanked Commissioners Faliskie and Lanham who
served on that Committee with her. She also wished to thank staff for their support and kindness
and wished everyone well moving forward.
PETITIONERS
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PUBLIC HEARING
TLOA-2019-0001 Subdivision and Land Development Regulations Text Amendments, Bill
Ackman, Director, Plan Review
Chairman Babbin opened the public hearing at 7:04 pm.
Mr. Ackman explained that on May 23, 2017, Town Council initiated Resolution 2017-082 to
improve the land development processes by amending the Design and Construction Standards
Manual (DCSM), the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations (SLDR), and the Land
Development Review and Inspection Fee Schedule.
Mr. Ackman delivered a brief history of the amendments noting that the private sector had
requested that staff update its ordinances to reflect the process currently being utilized for lot
grading plans. All of the updates to the SLDR as well as the Land Development Review and
Inspection Fee schedule have been reviewed and endorsed by both staff and the private sector.
Mr. Ackman proceeded with a brief review of the SLDR updates by section as well as the
updated Fee Schedule. He concluded his presentation with staff's recommendation of approval
of the SLDR and Land Development Review and Fee Schedule as presented in the January 3,
2019 staff report.
Chairman Babbin called for questions and comments from the Commission members. Concerns
were expressed regarding the fee schedule, tree preservation plans, and minor modifications.
Language changes were suggested.
Chairman Babbin called for public comment. Seeing none she closed the public hearing at 7:45
pm and called for additional Planning Commission comments. Seeing none, she called for a
motion.
Commissioner Lanham moved that TLOA-2019-0001 Subdivision and Land Development
Regulation updates as well as changes to the Land Development Review and Inspection Fee
Schedule be forwarded to the Town Council with a recommendation of approval, on the basis
that the amendments further the objectives of the Town's streamlined land development process
and that the proposal would serve the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good
engineering practice.
Commissioner Kidder seconded the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 6-0-1 (Walker
absent).
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
None
STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
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SRTC REPORT
Commissioner Robinson noted that they will need to have a representative from the Planning
Commission attend the SRTC meetings beginning this month. They meet the first Monday of
the month. Commissioner Lanham volunteered to be the Planning Commission Liaison.
BAR REPORT
None
TOWN COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Council Member Campbell informed the Commission that Council will be meeting on Monday
Tuesday of next week and will be discussing the Eastern District Gateway Small Area Plan.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Inclement Weather Resolution — Shelby Caputo, Deputy Town Attorney
Ms. Caputo explained that each year the Planning Commission reviews a Resolution that is
drafted to address inclement weather provisions. This Resolution allows the Planning
Commission to automatically continue any matter, including public hearings, to the next
regularly scheduled meeting without having to re -advertise a public hearing. Once the
Resolution is passed, a copy of the Resolution is published in the newspaper which satisfies any
additional publication requirements under Code of Virginia Section 15.2.2204.
Chairman Babbin moved that the Resolution to allow the Planning Commission to continue
meetings in the event of inclement weather, that was included in our Planning Commission
packet for this meeting of January 3, 2019, be adopted.
Commissioner Faliskie seconded the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 6-0-1 (Walker
absent).
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 pm
Approved by:
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en Cicalese, - ommission Clerk Sharon Babbin, Chairman
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