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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03 07 2019 PC MinutesThe Town of Leesburg in Virginia Leesburg Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 7, 2019 The Leesburg Planning Commission met on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Town Hall Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176. Staff members present included Susan Berry Hill, Brian Boucher, Scott Parker, Rich Klusek, Russell Seymour, Shelby Caputo, and Karen Cicalese. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Kidder. Members Present: Chairman Kidder, Commissioners Barnes, Barney (arrived at 7:05 pm), Faliskie, Lanham, Nacy, and Walker and Council Member Dunn ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: Commissioner Lanham Second: Commissioner Walker Vote: 7-0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 21, 2019 Draft Minutes Motions: Commissioner Walker Second: Commissioner Barney Vote: 7-0 DISCLOSURE OF MEETINGS Commissioner Lanham disclosed a brief telephone conversation with a member of Lennar's team. CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT Chairman Kidder noted that there were a number of people in attendance and gave a brief overview of the three public hearings on the agenda. She clarified that the Westpark public hearing scheduled for this meeting dealt with the Town Plan amendment and not the rezoning. The rezoning application will be heard at a separate public hearing on a date to be determined. She encouraged those wishing to speak to the rezoning to do so during the Petitioners Section. PETITIONERS Paul Boyer, 1314 Hawling Place SW, Leesburg, VA 20176, came forward and expressed concerns regarding the future of the Westpark Golf Course. He did not have an objection to the proposed townhomes as long as the golf course could be saved. 1 Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 Mike Sierra, 908 Chancellor Street SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, came forward and expressed concerns regarding over development and was not in support of the proposed applications or any future development on the golf course. Timothy Schott, 703 Country Club Drive, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, came forward and expressed concerns regarding the likely hood of another hotel being developed on this site given the surrounding residential housing. It was his opinion that the proposed townhomes would complement and further enhance the existing neighborhood. John Schneider, Developer and Ashburn resident, noted that a themed hotel on this site was a viable option and would welcome the opportunity to explore further given the outcome of tonight's public hearing. Julie Bolthouse, Piedmont Environmental Council and residing at 410 Madison Court SE, Leesburg, VA 20175, came forward and expressed concerns regarding the cost to the Town to redevelop, revitalize, and manage this golf course should it be gifted to the Town. Ryan Zogg, Country Club resident, came forward and expressed concerns regarding the impact of the development on the flooding that has been present over the past 40 to 50 years. Mark Mjoness, 39536 Richard Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180 came forward as an advocate for the golf course and encouraged the Town to maintain the land as a golf course should it be gifted to the Town. Chris Vaka, 1435 Harle Place SE, Leesburg, VA 20175, came forward and expressed concerns regarding zoning and town plan changes. He requested that the Town consider working with the Piedmont Environmental Council should the golf course be gifted to the Town. Minu Beijan, 126 Governors Drive SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, came forward and expressed concerns regarding the environmental impact on the existing wildlife on the golf course. PUBLIC HEARING TLSE-2019-0001 Lots A Love Home Daycare Public Hearing, Scott Parker, Sr. Planning Project Manager, Planning and Zoning Chairman Kidder opened the public hearing at 7:25 pm. Mr. Parker explained that this was a special exception request for a Family Day Home at 745 Bonnie Ridge Drive, NE in the Potomac Station subdivision. There are no new building or improvements proposed and this use is allowable by special exception in residential zoning districts. The day care itself is regulated and licensed by the State of Virginia. This particular use is limited by two sets of standards in the Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance (TLZO) outlined in Sections 9.4.7.0 and 3.4.12. The Virginia Department of Social Services regulates the use for child safety. Mr. Parker noted that this application met all 12 specific use Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 criteria in Section 9.4.7.0 and the four general approval criteria for special exceptions in Section 3.4.12. Mr. Parker concluded staff's presentation noting that staff recommended approval subject to the conditions of TLZO 9.4.7 and 3.4.12. Fatemeh Ranjbarkohan, the Applicant, stated that she has been a child care provider for 18 years and has degrees in education and child development. She explained that she had moved to Leesburg four months ago and that she had a daycare center in her townhome in Lansdowne for 15 years. She never had any complaints from her neighbors. She noted that she had some of the children's parents with her to answer any questions the Commission might have about her daycare center. Gunta Taylor came forward in support of the application. Her child has been under the Applicant's care since he was three months old and she is very satisfied with her service. Kristen Washington came forward in support of the application. Her three children are also under the Applicant's care. One of her children has special needs and the Applicant has been wonderful with her. Mehran Jalali came forward in support of the application and also has had two children under the Applicant's care. He stated that she provides one of the most reliable and flexible day cares he has found. Chairman Kidder called for Planning Commission questions. Questions and staff responses were as follows: Were there any complaints from the neighborhood for this application? Mr. Parker responded that under requirements for public hearings, notifications must be sent to all adjacent property owners as well as those located across the street and there were no complaints received. Can you clarify the termination of use and how it is monitored? Mr. Parker responded that the special exception use does not run with the home and would expire if the home were sold. The State requires that a zoning permit be issued prior to issuing the license. Chairman Kidder closed the public hearing at 7:44 pm and called for a motion. Commissioner Lanham moved that special exception application TLSE-2019-0001, Lots A Love Daycare be forwarded to the Town Council with a recommendation of conditional approval, subject to the conditions contained in the staff report dated March 7, 2019 on the basis that the approval criteria of Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.4.12 and 9.3.4 have been satisfied and that the Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 proposal would serve the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice. Commissioner Nacy seconded the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. TLSE-2018-0009 and TLCP-2018-0001 Verizon Power Mount Public Hearing, Brian Boucher, Deputy Director, Planning and Zoning Chairman Kidder opened the public hearing at 7:46 pm. Mr. Boucher explained that there were two applications before the Commission. One was a Commission Permit and the other a special exception to permit the installation of a wireless telecommunications Power Mount facility on the top of the existing Dominion Virginia Power electric transmission line tower with ground -mounted equipment compound in the VDOT Right - of -Way in the East Market Street/Leesburg Bypass interchange as shown on the Special Exception Plat. The Power Mount will add an 11 -foot extension to the top of the existing 120 -foot tall powerline tower for an overall height of 131 feet. The ground -mounted equipment will consist of cabinets set on a 8 -foot wide by 14 -foot long concrete pad in a fenced in compound measuring 35 feet by 23 feet (805 square feet). The proposed fencing will consist of a 7 -foot tall chain link fence topped with barbed wire rising one -foot above the top of the fence. The Applicant is proposing to insert black or green slats in the chain link and a single row of shrubs around the perimeter of the compound as screening. The site will be unmanned and will be operational 24 -hours per day. Regular maintenance will occur approximately once per month. Technicians will access the site from a driveway off of the ramp leading from the Leesburg Bypass to westbound E. Market Street. This driveway will be lengthened and the gate moved further into the site to allow vehicles to park safely off of the ramp while the gate is opened. A driveway and one parking spot will be provided for technicians visiting the site. The driveway will not lead all of the way up to the compound, but will stop short approximately 70 feet. Technicians will be required to walk the rest of the way to the compound and tower for maintenance work. Although the subject property is situated within the H-2 Overlay, due to the fact that there are no structures, buildings or signs being proposed with this application, the architectural standards of the H-2 do not apply here, i.e., no Certificate of Approval (COA) is required from the BAR. The Applicant has submitted propagation maps illustrating the area around the location of the proposed Power Mount facility as having limited wireless telecommunications signal strength. The proposed facility will improve signal strength along this portion of the Bypass and East Market Street, as well as, play a part in the upgrade of Verizon's wireless network to 5G. By pursuing the Power Mount type facility, the Applicant is taking advantage of allowances established in the Zoning Ordinance to expand telecommunications facilities throughout the Town. Part of that expansion involved taking advantage of the Dominion Power electric 4 Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 transmission line that runs through the town strung through a series of 100 -plus foot tall towers versus building new stand-alone monopole towers that could potentially mar view sheds throughout town. Mr. Boucher noted that staff concurs that overall the application is generally consistent with the goals and objectives of applicable chapters of the Town Plan relating to Land Use and Community Facilities and Services. Staff also finds the special exception to be compliant with the applicable special exception approval requirements. Mr. Boucher concluded staff's presentation with staff's recommendation of approval of both the Commission Permit and Special Exception request. Frank Stearns, Donohue & Stearns, came forward as the representative for Verizon Wireless. He introduced Paul Duggan, an RF expert, Joshua Shakola from MasTec Network Solutions, and John Erickson, Civil Engineer noting that they were available to answer any specific questions the Commission might have. Mr. Stearns gave a brief overview of the expanding wireless market and the need for additional spectrum noting that the proposed site will add to the spectrum availability in this area of Leesburg. Mr. Stearns discussed the proposed site and provided a description of the Power Mount facility and the 805 square foot unoccupied fenced compound at the base. Mr. Stearns also showed a number of propagation maps indicating the need for increased amounts of spectrum in this area. Mr. Stearns concluded his presentation noting that the Applicant was agreeable to the conditions recommended by staff and asked the Commission for their approval of the Commission Permit and Special Exception applications. Chairman Kidder called for public comment. Seeing none, she closed the public hearing at 8:07 pm and brought it back to the Commission for questions. Questions and staff and applicant responses are as follows: Does the existing antenna at the Verizon building cover the proposed area? Mr. Stearns responded that it did not as it does not reach that far east as demonstrated by the propagation maps he's shown earlier. Do the antennas on River Creek Parkway belong to Verizon or another carrier's? Mr. Stearns replied that one belonged to Verizon and he thought one was the property of T - Mobil. 5 Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 Was the FAA involved in the approval due to the increase in height? Mr. Stearns stated that they are required to obtain FAA approval among other agencies. Have the unresolved landscaping items listed in the staff report been resolved? Mr. Boucher confirmed that they had been resolved through the conditions placed on approval. Who maintains the right-of-way area where the compound is to be located? Mr. Boucher replied that he was not sure if it was the Town or VDOT. He would have to get back with that information. Will the driveway be made of impervious materials? Mr. Boucher explained that the portion of the driveway coming off the Bypass would be an impervious surface. What type of surface will be inside the fenced in compound area? Mr. Boucher replied that he thought it was gravel. Is there any impact on drainage water and erosion? Mr. Boucher explained that there was not. The Town's engineers felt that what had been proposed was acceptable. In terms of safety, will there be signage or will the gate be closed? Mr. Boucher responded that the gate will be closed and locked. Chairman Kidder called for additional discussion. Seeing none she called for a motion. Commissioner Lanham moved that Commission Permit application TLCP-2018-0001, Verizon Wireless Power Mount Facility, be approved on the basis that the facility has been found to be in substantial compliance with the approval criteria of Zoning Ordinance Section 3.12.9 and the Town Plan Community Facilities and Services Objective to plan for high quality technology and communication services and the proposal would serve the public necessity, convenience and general welfare. Commissioner Nacy seconded the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Commissioner Lanham moved that Special Exception application TLSE-2018-0009, Verizon Wireless Power Mount Facility, be forwarded to the Town Council with a recommendation of approval subject to the conditions of approval as enumerated in the March 7, 2019 Planning Commission Public Hearing Staff Report on the basis that the Approval Criteria of Zoning 0 Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 Ordinance Section 3.4.12 have been satisfied and that the proposal would serve the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. TLTA-2018-0003 Westpark Town Plan Amendment Public Hearing, Rich Klusek, Sr. Planner, Planning and Zoning Chairman Kidder opened the public hearing at 8:14 pm. Mr. Klusek explained that this application has two components. A rezoning component and a Town Plan amendment component that are being reviewed concurrently. He clarified that the focus of tonight's public hearing was the Town Plan amendment and explained that per Town Council Resolution 2015-125 Town Council Action on Plan Amendments will occur before the rezoning application is advertised for a public hearing. The first submission of the rezoning application has been submitted and is currently being reviewed by staff. He also noted that the rezoning proposal includes the golf course land being gifted to the Town. The Deed of Gift is being reviewed by the Town Attorney's office and will be addressed during the rezoning review. This proposed Town Plan Amendment application is a request by U.S. Home Corporation d/b/a Lennar to amend the Planned Land Use Policy Map. The Applicant proposes to remap land designated as Community Office and a small portion of land designated as Open Space to Medium Density Residential. Approximately 12.92 acres is proposed to change from Community Office to Medium Density Residential, and approximately 0.99 acres is proposed to change from Open Space to Medium Density Residential. In addition, approximately 4.39 acres will be changed from Community Office to Open Space. The requested "Medium Density Residential" land use allows a density of 5-12 dwelling units per acre. The Applicant proposes no text amendments to the Town Plan to provide further guidance should residential be developed on the subject property. Mr. Klusek gave an overview of the Town Plan Amendment Evaluation Criteria noting that staff has evaluated the proposed amendment in light of the requirements stipulated by the Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance (TLZO) and current Town Plan policies to assess whether the requested amendment is supported by those criteria. The proposed amendment is subject to the approval criteria specified in TLZO Sec. 3.16.12. Detailed criteria are specified in TLZO Sec. 3.16.5.D. Mr. Klusek discusses staff's assessment as follows: • The proposed amendment does not create a more compatible land use pattern or transition between uses • The proposed amendment does not rectify conflicting Town Plan Goals • The proposed amendment does not clarify the intent of any objectives • The proposed amendment does not provide more specific guidance • The proposed amendment does not address an unforeseen change in circumstance 7 Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 Mr. Klusek discussed specific Town Plan policies pertaining to the retention of land designated as office until the market is ready noting that the use of planned and or zoned non-residential land to address unmet housing needs is not supported unless the proposed use provides a mix of residential, commercial and office uses and addresses the full range of unmet housing needs. Additionally, Town Plan policies stress the need to protect people from unhealthy levels of highway and aircraft noise. Mr. Klusek explained that the Zoning Ordinance requires a fiscal analysis that compares general fund revenues, costs of services and capital facilities improvements generated by development associated with the requested amendment. The Applicant has submitted a Fiscal Impact Analysis for the proposed Town Plan Amendment. From Staff's perspective, the analysis uses questionable assumptions that are not consistent with actual Town data. The Applicant maintains that the analysis provided is valid. The fiscal impact analysis provides a financial analysis of the proposed residential project and discussion from the Applicant regarding their opinions on the market for office development. The results of the analysis show a positive fiscal impact from the proposed Medium Density Development. However, using the Applicant's methodology with assumptions supported by actual Town data results in a negative fiscal impact of $64,321. Staff has numerous other concerns about the methodology and assumptions in this analysis. Mr. Klusek ended the presentation with staff's recommendation of denial based on the following: • The Land Use decision will be permanent • The proposal is contrary to economic development policies • The proposal will expose future residents to highway noise • A subsequent rezoning application can still be approved based on other elements of the Town Plan Chairman Kidder invited the Applicant to make their presentation. John Foote, Walsh Colucci, came forward as the representative for the Applicant and noted that they had some significant disagreements with staff s assessment of their application. Mr. Foote discussed the subject property and surrounding residential communities and the impact of highway noise brought up by staff. He noted that there are houses on both sides of Route 7 that are as close as or closer to Route 7 than the proposed townhomes. In response to staff s suggestion Lennar has commissioned a noise study. Mr. Foote noted that staff suggests that the loss of commercial being converted to residential is a bad thing. It is the opinion of the Applicant that there is not a future for community office development on this property. There has not been any approach for the commercial development of this property that they are aware of. Additionally, this area has continually increased to become a residential area since the golf course was built in 1960. Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 Mr. Foote discussed the fiscal impact analysis. The argument is that the Town is employing averages and their consultant actually analyzed this project in this location. This is why their consultant comes up with a positive fiscal impact on their property and the Town shows a negative fiscal impact. Mr. Foote noted that per the Town's Zoning of the property, this property can be developed by - right, however, with the approved rezoning Lennar is prepared to give the Town the open space by a Deed of Gift at no cost to the Town. The golf course is in disrepair but is beautiful open space that could one day be something the Town could be proud of. More importantly, as a pure land use and planning matter, this is not an area that should be saved in the hopes that one day somebody will come in and bring in some high-tech business only to watch the open space potentially disappear. Mr. Foote asked that the Commission give this application serious consideration as they are of the belief that this is not only sound planning but the benefits to the Town are almost unmeasurable. Chairman Kidder asked Russell Seymour, the Town's Economic Development Director, to speak to the viability of the commercial aspects on this site. Mr. Seymour noted that he has heard repeatedly that the commercial market is gone. He stated that there is a difference in what we have seen in the past and what is now being seen for this area. This area has a lot of growth potential and is starting to see more development commercial wise such as ION, Loudoun United, and the Microsoft project all in close proximity to this site. In the last couple of months there has been an increase in requests for hotel space. The current Leesburg hotel market will not meet current or future demand. They are starting to see some pretty significant changes in Leesburg as a destination. The requests for new hotel space is for a very different type of hotel than currently in our area. Leesburg has changed. The types of businesses looking at Leesburg are drastically different than what we have seen in the past. Leesburg is seeing requests for flex -space, not the high rise offices of the past. Flex space can be a number of things. These are multi -use spaces that open up to a variety of different types of uses. Everything from breweries to high-end government contractors. He is looking for businesses that will employ our Leesburg citizens. Right now residents need to commute to attain that type of wage and the Town needs to do a better job of bringing those types of opportunities to Leesburg. Chairman Kidder called for public comment. Mike Sierra, 908 Chancellor Street, SW, Leesburg, VA, came forward a second time noting that the presentations have been illuminating. What most have seen was the by -right rezoning along the entire golf course and he had not seen the plan for just the 13 acre segment discussed tonight. He noted that he could support the application if that was the price to pay to save the open space. Virginia Daley, Country Club resident, came forward and noted that South Leesburg needs to come together to discuss potential development for this area prior to approving plans for rezonings or Plan amendments. 0J Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 Julie Bolthouse, 410 Madison Court, Leesburg, VA 20175, also a member of the Piedmont Environmental Council, came forward and asked that the Commission recommend denial of the Town Plan amendment as it does not serve the needs of the Leesburg Community. Concerns included unmet housing needs, the fiscal analysis statement submitted by the Applicant, and the loss of commercial income generation. Joseph Shields, 1114 Franklin Court, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, came forward and noted that the amendments to the Town Plan are semi-permanent. The Economic Director discussed a number of commercial opportunities for this area of Town. He felt there was no need to change the Town Plan as the rezoning could be approved based on other elements of the Town Plan. Timothy Schott, 703 Country Club Drive, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175 came forward and asked that the Commission look at the bigger picture and consider the value of the gift of 125 acres of open space to the Town. Jason Smart, 502 Country Club Drive, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, came forward and expressed concerns regarding the preservation of the open space, hopefully as a golf course. He felt not changing the Town Plan offered the best chance to protect the open space. He also noted the current need for employment and suitable conference space in Leesburg. Suzanne Smart, 502 Country Club Drive, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, came forward and expressed the need for the Town to hold on to commercial land so that it will be available when the market need arises. She was not in support of the Town Plan amendment. Elizabeth Blair, 817 Anne Street, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, came forward and expressed concerns regarding the widening of Route 7 in this area and the impacts on the Roxboro community. Ed Sarro, 519 Clagette Street, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, came forward and expressed concerns regarding a data center, power towers, infrastructure, and traffic. Chris Reynolds, d real estate broker representing the seller, came forward noting that there were a number of developers interested in the 27 estate home by -right development. Lennar, through discussions with the Town, changed their original proposal of the by -right development to what is being proposed now. He stated that his client has always wanted to retain the golf course and they are very much in support of this proposal. He asked the Commission to seriously consider this application in light of the free 125 acres of open space being offered to the Town. Chairman Kidder closed the public hearing at 9:14 pm and granted a short recess. The meeting resumed at 9:20 pm. Planning Commission Questions and Discussion. Concerns were expressed regarding assumptions that the residents of the proposed townhomes would be empty nesters and not families with school age children, the townhomes not being KII Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 affordable, thereby not meeting affordable housing needs, and the preference for mixed use development Mr. Foote responded that their research has shown that the market for these townhomes would be retirees or people nearing retirement, not families. Additionally, nowhere is it referenced that these homes would be affordable. They will be priced in the $500,000 range. In terms of mixed use, their research had not shown that a mixed use development is desirable in this location. How much will it cost to operate and maintain the park? Susan Berry Hill, Director, Planning and Zoning explained that is something that would be considered with the rezoning application. The Town Manager, in coordination with our Parks & Rec. Director is looking into this. Does anyone know what is happening with the widening of Route 7 and what the impacts would be to this property? Mr. Klusek responded that he was not aware of the specific details of when this will be happening. The Town Plan and the County's Plan do anticipate that road to be widened at some point. We won't know, until engineering drawings are submitted, if additional right of way would be required. Staff had stated that if the Town Plan amendment fails, the applicant can still proceed with the rezoning. Does that mean the amendment would only serve as a guide? Mr. Klusek responded that the proposed amendment is a guide and would provide guidance for this particular property and contemplates what an appropriate land use pattern might be. With the rezoning application, there may be a variety of different factors that outweigh the guidance in the Town Plan. There are policies pertaining to open space and housing. There are a number of different things that can be considered with the Plan, the rezoning application. The Town Plan can't consider the Deed of Gift aspect associated with the rezoning. How can we talk about the Town Plan Amendment and not the rezoning when it involves the golf course? Mr. Klusek explained that when you change the Town Plan you are now guiding development on that property to be a particular thing. In this particular case, the Town Plan amendment would say that we would like residential development on this property. This particular applicant could decide not to develop the property however, once you change the Town Plan to say we want residential development on this property, that is what we will get on this property and other aspects may not be considered. The Planning Commission needs to consider whether or not they think this land is appropriate for a certain type of development regardless of the details you might see in the rezoning. Does the Town Plan amendment effect the golf course? 11 Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 Mr. Klusek replied that it did not. Approving the Town Plan amendment would not eliminate the possibility for the remaining golf course lands to be developed with single family estate lots. What could be built on the portion of the property zoned B-3? Mr. Klusek explained that today, the property is zoned B-3 but is subject to a prior rezoning application that called for a very special concept for a motel. The B-3 in general does allow for a wider range of uses and this property would need to be rezoned to get the wider range of uses, such as office, retail, or a hotel with a different plan. The original plan changed from building by -right to the proposed rezoning with the gift to the land. Was this for financial reasons? Mr. Foote explained that there were a combination of factors. The 27 homes would be very high end and very expensive and very valuable and the cost of development would be higher than the new proposal. However, there was a substantial out cry at the loss of the golf course which drove the Applicant to find a better proposal. How many acres of land, in the Town, are available for commercial development? Mr. Seymour responded that it is limited. He did not have an exact figure. How can the 27 houses be built with the existing flood plain? Mr. Klusek explained that a portion of the lot could be in the flood plain but not the house. Chairman Kidder called for a motion. Commissioner Nacy moved that Town Plan Amendment TLTA-2018-0003 amending the Planned Land Use Policy Map by converting land from Community Office and Open Space to Medium Density Residential, and from Community Office to Open Space be forwarded to Town Council with a recommendation of denial on the basis that the amendment does not meet the approval criteria of TLZO Section 3.16 and will not serve the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning practice based on the findings as provided in the March 7, 2019 Planning Commission Staff Report. Commissioner Faliskie seconded the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT None ZONING TLZM-2017-0004 CVS at Allman Property Extension. Brian Boucher, Deputy Director, Planning and Zoning 12 Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 Mr. Boucher explained that the Applicant is asking for an extension of the 100 day time frame for Planning Commission action. If the Commission does not act within this 100 day time frame, the application would move on to Town Council with a Planning Commission recommendation of approval. In the interim since last appearing before the Planning Commission they have been working with staff to address concerns expressed during the public hearing and subsequent discussions. A number of changes have been made and if the extension is granted, it will come before the Planning Commission as a new public hearing. Staff is recommending an extension until May 3, 2019. Commissioner Lanham moved that the Planning Commission grant an extension of the 100 day review deadline established in TLZO Section 3.3. 10 Planning Commission Review and Recommendation that reestablishes the present deadline for review of TLZM-2017-0004 CVS at Allman Property from March 16, 2019 to May 3, 2019 in order to allow for sufficient time for staff review of plan revisions and for advertising a new Planning Commission public hearing. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING Town Plan Review — Chapter 1, Susan Berry Hill, Director, Planning and Zoning Discussion was postponed to a future meeting due to the lateness of the hour. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS None SRTC REPORT None BAR REPORT None TOWN COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned 10:06 at pm. 13 Leesburg Planning Commission March 7, 2019 App oved by: () 93L I d=DQ- are Cicalese, Commission Clerk Doris Kidder, C,, air 14