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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-152
PRESENTED: September 24, 2019
ADOPTED: September 24, 2019
A RESOLUTION: APPROVING SPECIAL EXCEPTION TLSE-2018-0008, THE NORTH
STAR SCHOOL AT C.S. MONROE PROPERTY TO ALLOW THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT 715 CHILDRENS
CENTER ROAD SW FOR A NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Loudoun County Public Schools requesting
Special Exception approval for the redevelopment of the property situated at 715 Childrens
Center Road SW; and
WHEREAS, the property is the site of the former C.S. Monroe Technology Center that
was relocated to the Academies of Loudoun Facility in the fall of 2018; and
WHEREAS, the property will be redeveloped with a new two-story, 94,633 square -foot
building to house the Alternative Education Program, presently located at the former Douglass
High School at 407 E. Market Street, the Licensed Practical Nursing Program, and daytime and
evening Adult Education Programs; and
WHEREAS, the property is zoned R-4 Single -Family Residential Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly advertised Public Hearing for Special
Exception TLSE-2018-0008 on August 1, 2019 and recommended approval subject to
conditions; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval subject to conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council held a duly advertised Public Hearing on September 24,
2019; and
WHEREAS, Town Council has determined that the approval criteria of Zoning
Ordinance Sections 3.4.12 have been satisfied; and
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A RESOLUTION: APPROVING SPECIAL EXCEPTION TLSE-2018-0008, THE NORTH
STAR SCHOOL AT C.S. MONROE PROPERTY TO ALLOW THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT 715 CHILDRENS
CENTER ROAD SW FOR A NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY
WHEREAS, Town Council has determined that the proposal will serve the public
necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that
Special Exception application TLSE-2018-0008, The North Star School at C.S. Monroe Property,
is hereby approved to permit the development of a new public school facility, subject to the
following:
1. Substantial Conformance: Development of this property shall be in substantial
conformance with the plan set entitled "The North Star School at C.S. Monroe Property
TLSE-2018-0008", dated July 31, 2018, revised through July 12, 2019, prepared by J2
Engineers, Inc. (herein referred to as the "Plat"), with reasonable allowances to be made
for engineering and design alteration to meet Town Subdivision and Land Development
Regulations, Zoning Ordinance or Design and Construction Standards Manual
requirements.
2. No Waivers Expressed or Implied: Approval of this special exception does not express
or imply any waiver or modification of the requirements set forth in the Subdivision and
Land Development Regulations, the Zoning Ordinance, or the Design and Construction
Standards Manual, except as may have been approved as part of this application. Final
plats, site plans, and construction drawings are subject to the applicable town regulations.
3. Childrens Center Road Frontage Improvements: Childrens Center Road frontage
improvements required pursuant to DCSM Sec. 4.02(g) shall be provided per the results
of the Planning Commission Frontage Improvements Variation Request TLSV-2019-
0001 submitted by the letter dated July 24, 2019 by J2 Engineering, Inc. and approved
by the Planning Commission on September 5, 2019
4. Pavement Markings: At the time of site plan review, in coordination with the Town
Transportation Engineer, additional pavement markings shall be provided adjacent to the
cross walk at the entrance of the site that meet applicable MUTCD criteria to clearly
delineate the center lane as "Bus Lane Only".
5. Bioretention Design: The Bioretention designs (plan/profiles) and calculations shall be
revised to meet the following criteria:
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A RESOLUTION: APPROVING SPECIAL EXCEPTION TLSE-2018-0008, THE NORTH
STAR SCHOOL AT C.S. MONROE PROPERTY TO ALLOW THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT 715 CHILDRENS
CENTER ROAD SW FOR A NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY
a. Minimum Surface Area and Treatment Volume provided per the 2013 VRRM BMP
Clearinghouse Specification No. 9 criteria.
b. Top width of Bioretention B shall be shown with additional spot shots, labels,
and/or half contours to provide the required 2 feet of freeboard in the maximum
design storm (25yr. for Town Branch Watershed).
6. Overland Relief: At the time of site plan review, the Overland Relief design shall
provide a pre and post development analysis of the On Site Contributing Drainage Area
to the Southern property line am/ South Eastern Outfall as depicted by cross section A-
A on the attachment. The site plan shall not have any adverse overland relief impacts to
any downstream properties due to this development.
7. Pre/Post Development Analyses: At the time of site plan review, provide a pre and post
development analysis to verify there are no downstream impacts in the 25 yr. storm due
to the addition volume of water routed through the bioretention and into the storm sewer
system.
8. Lighting: Light Poles shall be no higher than a maximum of 20 feet as shown on the
Special Exception Plat.
9. Architectural Design Substantial Conformance: Development of this property shall
be in substantial conformance with the architectural designs set entitled "Revised
Concept Design Presentation", dated August 22, 2019, prepared by Stantec.
PASSED this 24th day of September, 2019.
Kelly "Byhlyor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
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