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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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App oved by:
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