HomeMy Public PortalAbout1974_01_23 218
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, JANUARY 23 , 1974.
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers , 10 West Loudoun Street , Leesburg , Virginia on Janu-
ary 23 , 1974 at 7 :30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by the
Mayor, with Councilman Orr offering the prayer. Those present were :
Mayor G. Dewey Hill , Councilmen Walter F. Murray , Robert A. Orr,
John W. Pumphrey , Herbert L. Ridder , C. Terry Titus and John A. Wal-
lace , Jr. ; also Town Manager James W. Ritter, Jr. and Town Attorney
George M . Martin .
• Councilman Titus offered the following addition to the Minutes
of the meeting of January 9, 1974 on the next to last page, third
' paragraph, to read "that Colonel Isaacs was reappointed to the Board
of Zoning Appeals ' by the Judge , ". The Minutes , with this addition,
were then approved as written .
Colonel Michael C . Grenata , Chairman of the Committee for a Safe
Leesburg By-Pass , addressed Council , briefly summarizing the By-Pass
situation , which has been the subject of much discussion by the Town
Council over the years . He believed that all thought Line B Modified
the superior route for this quadrant of the By-Pass and said he could
understand the Council 's concern regarding any delay that might result
if the present construction is stopped, particularly in view of the
traffic situation in Leesburg , as well as the concern as to whether
money would be available for such a change . He believed that , if the
Governor goes along with this request , he would make !the money avail-
able on a crash basis and give this project high priority. Colonel
Grenata also stated that the President of the Council of the Lutheran
Church had authorized him to say that .the Church still opposes any
change in alignment or elevation of Route 7 to the west of the Church .
He had also talked with Mr. Eakin, Highway Commissioirfor this area ,
several times and expined his position as a member of that Commis-
sion , as well as manne YIn which the Commission operates . Mr . Eakin
stated that any action would have to come from the Governor. Colonel
Grenata , therefore , urged the Council 's support of the resolution
presented by Councilman Murray at the last meeting , with the hope that
this matter will be presented to the Governor for consideration .
A letter dated January 18 , 1974 to Mayor Hill from Commissioner
Douglas B . Fugate was read at this time by the Clerk . It was noted
that a copy of this letter was sent to Mayor Robert B. Harris of Pur-
cellville . This letter is attached hereto .
Mayor Robert B. Harris of Purcellville addressed Council at this
time on behalf of his Council and the citizens of Purcellville . He re-
viewed the efforts made in the past to change this road, as well as
his personal efforts , calling attention to the fact that the present
route has been reaffirmed by the full Commission on three occasions
and four public hearings have been held. He pointed: out the effect
a delay in construction of this road could have on his citizens, call-
ing attention to the fact that traffic is bad now in Purcellville and
that a delay in this segment of the Leesburg By-Pass could well mean
a delay in the four-laning of Route 7 from the Clarke County line to
Round Hill , thus presentingfurther traffic problems for the Town of
Purcellville, as well as the rest of Western Loudoun . They fought
this road as hard as they could and exhausted what they considered •
to be all administrative remedies . He also felt that , to call upon
the Governor now, when a number of them have just worked to get him
elected, is placing him in an untenable position in asking him to
breach a contract already in full force and effect . He asked this
Council to consider carefully the needs and desires of the western
end of the County and , most particularly, Purcellville before they
vote on this resolution. He closed by stating that he fought hard
to stop this road and he expects to fight equally as hard to see that
' it is built , even if it means going to see the Governor.
Colonel Grenata made further comments concerning the cost of Line
B Modified if the Governor sees fit to halt construction of Line A and
go to the other line , as well as to the time element involved. He felt
that Line B Modified could be completed by December 31, 1975 if the
Governor would proceed on a crash basis . He also gave a resume of just
what work has been done so far, most of it being on the segment common
to either line . He asked that the people of Purcellville have a little
compassion for the people of Leesburg and Loudoun County . Councilman
Titus asked the Colonel if he had ever been a registered professional
engineer in the State of Virginia, to which he replied "No, because
I - never intended to practice here . "
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Town Manager Ritter reported as follows :
(1) He called Johnson and Williams today concerning the status
of the Potomac Water Facility . He talked with Pat Drake , who reported
that they are trying to find out from the Highway Department just
where the right-of-way line is on Fort Evans Road ; also, if they have
any plans as to future development of this road as to alignment; cutsh.
fills , etc . The plans on the tank are complete and, essentially , they
are complete on the Filtration Plant itself. They will check with
him again the latter part of this week to give him later information. 2
It looks like three or four weeks before we will have the plans ready
to advertise for bids . Mr . Williams had said they will have to go to
the Health Department in Richmond for approval and Pat Drake did not
know the status of this particular phase .
(2) He talked with Herbert Bryant today on the removal of the
debris from the old Leesburg Grain and Feed Company building . He
checked with the contractor and called back to say they plan to start
next Monday and complete the whole thing within the week.
O (3) They expect to determine the water level in the big tank
Cr; at the Hospital tomorrow morning .
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(4) The Deputy Manager, Wesley Devero, will be here about next
C) Wednesday and will report for work on February 5th. Also, Mervyn
C Timberlake , the new Treasurer, will be here April 16th.
(5) They inspected sewer lines the other day and find that the
33-inch outfall line from the old to the new Plant has some bad leaks .
This was at a time when the ground was badly saturated and it still
is . As soon as the flow gets down some , they will make some close
investigations to see just how extensive these leaks are . They know
this is not all the infiltration problem, but a lot of it is going
into this 33-inch pipe .
(6) In going over the progress of the installation of the
chemical addition equipment , it looks like it will be March 1st be-
fore we can start putting any chemicals in. This is due to a delay
in shipment of equipment and now we do not know whether or when we
can get any ferric acid. The overhead door for the Butler building
was supposed to have been here in November - then Monday of this
week. Today , we learned that it is scheduled for shipment from the
factory to be in Washington next Monday and scheduled for erection
on January 30th .
(7) We hope to start pumping out the digestor at the old Sewer
Plant next Monday .
(8) We will pick up the 3 ,000 plastic water saving devices to-
morrow and they will be distributed around town sometime next week,
with a message taped to them as to what they are and how to use them.
Councilman Ridder said he had noticed that Crestwood Hamlet ' s
agent, House of Lords , has been putting a good many signs on Catoctin
Circle at the entrance . These are metal signs and are hazardous . He
asked if something can be done about this . Mr. Ritter said Mr . Chaves
has been picking them up - all developers are guilty of this same
thing and we take them down as fast as they put them up and tell them
it is illegal . He said we could cite them for this . Councilman Titus
I suggested a fair warning of one letter might be appropriate , stating
that the next time we intend to fine them.
Councilman Titus commented on the following items :
(1) They never have gotten straightened out on the Jeffrey '
Sneider Agreement and Mr. Martin cannot be at the next Street CommittA
meeting . He suggested contacting Logan Jennings and tell him they '
will get back with him after they have had a chance to go over the
Agreement with Mr. Martin .
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(2) He is extremely upset with Johnson and Williams . On Janu-
ary 7th, they said the plans would be ready in two weeks and bidding
would be in 30 days . He thought it unbelievable that this could hap-
pen and that, after the meetings they have had with Mr. Williams , it
is time to write him and tell him we expect these things , or else.
Mr . Williams said the plans were finished, yet the rights-of-way have
4 . not been determined. He did not like being given erroneous informa-
tion . They have had this for a long time and he thinks it is time to
correct the situation entirely.
(3) They are proceeding forth with the water projects and the
bidding of them, but they have been pushing back the financing of
them. He thought the Council should sit down and look at this fi-
nancial picture on these projects . The next Council is going to have
quite a problem if they don ' t know what they are getting into .
.(4) He talked with Ronnie Blake about the Public Hearing last
night on his Group 44 . He said his Commission would probably make a
decision on this at their next meeting , one day before our second
meeting in February . He asked Councilman Wallace if it would be pos-
sible to meet with the Airport Advisory Committee before the next
Council meeting . Mr . Wallace said the Committee is ready whenever the
Council is . Mayor Hill said he would set a time for such a meeting.
(5) He was appointed to the Virginia Municipal League Legisla-
tive Committee and attended his first meeting in Richmond today. He
gave a report on various items discussed at this meeting .
Mayor Hill said that the Council is honored to have Mr. Titus
representing them on this Committee .
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Councilman Orr reported that the Hospital is establishing a Mas-
ter Plan for gross disasters , such as an airplane crash or a massive
wreck. They want to call the Leesburg Police Department in on this
and he asked Mr. Ritter to convey this message to the Chief.
Mayor Hill had the following items to report :
(I) He has also been appointed to a Committee with the Virginia
Municipal League - he will be Co-Chairman of what amounts to the
Utility Commission. He feels honored to be selected to this post and '
will represent the Town to the best of his ability.
(2) We were notified last week that there is. a Grant being given
by the State to rehabilitate the old log cabin in the amount of $5 ,000.
There had to be matching funds and there is another $5 ,000 in the Bank
locally . There are a lot of strings attached to. this . If we assume
this grant, we would be obligated to maintain the property forever and
certainly could not transfer it in the future . He expected to get some
more information on this and turn it over to the Street Committee and
then refer it on to the Finance Committee . He felt we should avail
ourselves of this opportunity and at least put the building back in
some kind of shape . This $ 10 ,000 would seem to be enough to fix up
the outside and do some work inside also.
. (3) He asked the Clerk to read a letter from the Director of
Planning for Loudoun County , stating that no commission permit would
be necessary for the construction of a. water tower - this letter to
be made a part of the Minutes .
Councilman Titus commented that he had been somewhat critical
of the Virginia Municipal League in their actions of not informing
the Towns as to what is going on . Mr. Hirst said today that the
Town section has become much stronger, larger and better. He (Mr.
Titus) was very much impressed with what is being done now and feels
the Town 's money is being well spent on this .
Mayor Hill also reported that he had asked the Sewer Plant Super-
intendent to compile some figures for him on flows at the Plant over
the last three months . He recited these figures , along with amounts
of rainfall for the period, pointing out that it is obvious that, as
the rainfall goes up , the flow at the Plant goes up and, as it comes
down, so does the flow. This is pointed out on the charts in the
office as well . He feels we still have some storm sewers tied into
the system, which can be changed if we can ever find them. He turned
these figures over to the Utility Committee Chairman.
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On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Titus ,
and after lengthy explanation by Councilman Wallace , the following
resolution was unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS , bids were opened at the Town Council meeting on
January 9, 1974 for the investment of $40 ,000 in Water and
Sewer Availability Fund due January 11 , 1974 , and
WHEREAS , First Virginia Bank submitted the highest bid of
6 . 507, with the only other bid being submitted by Peoples � '
National Bank at 6 .07, and
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WHEREAS , First Virginia Bank subsequently withdrew its bid
of 6 .50%, and
WHEREAS Peoples National Bank was awarded the investment
of the $40,000 aforementioned at its bid of 6 .0%, for a per-
iod of 365 days ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this action be formally
approved by the Town Council .
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Bids were opened at this time on the investment of $74 ,850 .00
fora period of 90 days , and were as follows :
c: Peoples National Bank - 51/2%
First & Merchants National Bank - 51/2%
First Virginia Bank - 51/2%
Pursuant to agreement with the Banks in case of tie bids , straws were
drawn and , on motion of Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Pum-
phrey, the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED, that First & Merchants National Bank be
. awarded the investment of $74,850 .00 for a period of 90
days , at an interest rate of 5Z per cent , as shown in its
bid of January 23 , 1974 , representing the proceeds from
the $75 ,000 formerly held by Peoples National Bank in U. S.
Treasury Bonds .
On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
and after some little explanation, the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED, that $25 ,000 of the Water and Sewer Availa-
bility Fund in checking account be transferred to the Utility
Fund, and that it is to be returned to the Availability Fund
when there are sufficient funds in the Utility Fund.
On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Murray,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS , Parker Enterprises , Inc . was overcharged for real
estate taxes due to incorrect figures furnished the Town by
the County for years 1970 , 1971 and 1972 , and
WHEREAS, Parker Enterprises , Inc . paid the amounts billed,
in the total amount of $1 ,895 .42 , and
WHEREAS , the corrected taxes total $1 ,252 .63 ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Parker Enterprises, Inc . •_
be refunded the amount of $642 . 79. ' � -
On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following appropriations be made :
$ 134 .55 - Adding Machine for Sewer Plant . Utility Fund-
Capital Outlays .
1,600 .00 - (Supplemental) Payment to Paxton Home for Water.
Utility Fund .
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$1,888 . 54 - (Supplemental) Yount , Hyde & Co. for Annual Audit .
300 .00 - (Supplemental) Utility Fund-Radio .
On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Orr, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted after explanation of
specific items by Councilman Titus and discussion of other items by
Council members :
BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached list of "Policy Goals and
� . Objectives for the Town of Leesburg , " as recommended by the -
Planning Commission be adopted.
On motion of Councilman Murray , seconded by Councilman Wallace , y'
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg ,
that Delegate Kenneth B. Rollins be requested to petition
Governor Mills E . Godwin for a meeting , as soon as practi-
cable , to review the Leesburg By-Pass matter, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that , if this meeting can be arranged,
one or more representatives of the Town will be appointed by
the Mayor to present the Town ' s position on the By-Pass ,
which position has the support of the Loudoun County Board
of Supervisors , as indicated by their resolution dated Janu-
ary 2 , 1974 , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall
be forwarded to Governor Godwin, the Virginia Department of
Highways , Delegates Kenneth B. Rollins , Stanley A. Owens ,
William Murphy and to State Senator Charles Waddell .
Councilman Murray commended Mr. Harris for his remarks , however, he.
felt the Towns of Hamilton and Round Hill were due an apology. There-
fore, he offered the following amendment, to be inserted between the
second and third paragraphs of the above resolution :
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayors of the three
incorporated Tows of Hamilton , Purcellville and Round Hill
be apprised of this action should they desire to attend such
a meeting or to make their positions known on this subject,
and
He said he would have very strong reservations as to whether all of
these Towns would have had time to discuss this . Secondly , it is
true that Mr. Harris has worked for Mills Godwin 's election, but this
promise was made by both Governor Elect Godwin and the other candi-
date , and this meeting is going to be held. He has been invited to
attend it and expects to attend, whether it be as a representative of
the Town or not , although he personally feels that a representative
of the Town should be present . He said he has very strong feelings
about this because this decision was made after the Highway Department
came back and asked the Town to look at the W. & 0. D. Railroad route .
If the By-Pass had been built after that meeting between the Highway
Department , the Board of Supervisors and the Town of Leesburg , it
would be built by now. All of the decisions made under the previous
administration need not apply . If the present administration affirms
this and if it is going to take five years to make the change, then
this would be the end of it , the Committee for a Safe Leesburg By-Pass
could pass on into oblivion. He did not feel that it would be squelch
-ed until this hearing is held, which the Governor is going to hold,z
; a ' and he is going to attend this meeting. Et xxa:txkexaaxmxr�eprEse ax
• robvsx1DfxthrixTivirmnrxmntx This matethmgxis to be held in the very near
future and he has been told that the Governor is going to look at this
in a very low key . Councilman Orr felt that this resolution should
not "petition" for a meeting if this meeting has already been set up .
However, it was pointed out by Councilman Wallace , in the discussion,
that this is a "go talk" meeting and it was felt that the Town should
have a representative present to present the Town 's position. Perhaps
there should be a rewording of the resolution . Councilman Pumphrey
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observed that, if this group goes to Governor Godwin and he does any-
thing more than thank them for coming , it would delay the By-Pass for
five years at a minimum . He could not feel that the man at the top
of the State would jeopardize his whole career for the sake of one or
two people in the State .
On motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Wallace,
Council unanimously called for the question. The amendment offered
above by Councilman Murray was then seconded by Councilman Wallace
and unanimously adopted. After further discussion , on motion of
Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Wallace , Council voted 6
to 1 , with Mayor Hill opposing , to amend the resolution further by
combining the first two paragraphs to read as follows :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg ,
that Delegate Kenneth B . Rollins be requested to include a
representative of the Town of Leesburg in attendance at any
meetings with Governor Mills Godwin to present the Town 's •
position on the subject of the Leesburg By-Pass , which po-
sition has been previously stated by resolution dated Decem-
ber 12 , 1973 and supported by the Loudoun County Board of
1:14Supervisors , as indicated by their resolution dated January
2 , 1974, and •
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The resolution, as amended twice, was then adopted by a roll call vote
of 4 to 3 , with Mayor Hill and Councilmen Orr and Pumphrey casting
the dissenting votes , and reads as follows :
BE IT RESOLVED -by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that Delegate Kenneth B . Rollins be requested to include a
representative of the Town of Leesburg in attendance at any
meetings with Governor Mills Godwin to present the Town 's
position on the subject of the Leesburg By-Pass , which po-
sition has been previously stated by resolution dated Decem-
ber 12 , 1973 and supported by the Loudoun County Board of
Supervisors , as indicated by their resolution dated January 2 ,
1974 , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayors of the three incor-
porated Towns of Hamilton , Purcellville and Round Hill be ap-
prised of this action , should they desire to attend such
meetings or Co make their position known on this subject, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this -resolution shall
be forwarded to Governor Godwin, the Virginia Department of .-
Highways , Delegates Kenneth B . Rollins ,, Stanley A. Owens ;
William Murphy and to State Senator Charles Waddell .
Mayor Hill then appointed Councilman Murray to represent the Town at
such a meeting .
Mayor Harris of Purcellville stated that it was not absolutely
necessary for him to have Council approval for his appearance tonight
because his Council voted a number of months ago to support Line A
in the interest of getting this road completed - in fact , he talked
with Commissioner Fugate himself . Last night , to be doubly safe, his ,
Council again voted to instruct him to make this presentation tonight
as well as to the -Governor. He did not feel that he owed any apology
to other Mayors or citizens , but said that , in line with this resolu-
tion , he will be in touch with them. He thanked Council for the
courtesy extended to him tonight . Councilman Murray said he was not
privy of any such resolution by Purcellville , however, he feels the
other two Mayors should be apprised of this action . He believed this
clears the air and everyone will know now how Purcellville feels -
he -thought perhaps we should have known earlier what they were doing.
Mr. •Harris said the Council of Mayors cannot transact any business
until the pending litigation is disposed of, so he took it upon him-
self to set the record straight with Commissioner Fugate .
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On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, Johnson and Williams , in their letter of November
29, 1973 , commented on CH2M Hill Study on Expansion of Sewage
Treatment Plant as related to Town of Leesburg , with emphasis
on the consideration of four (4) alternate approaches for
wastewater treatment , as developed by CH2M Hill , and which
have been selected by the Northern Virginia Planning District
Commission for further study , and
WHEREAS , on December 10 , 1973 , Johnson and Williams received
a copy of NVPDC Resolution No . P74-47A, entitled "Determina-
tion of Alternatives for Further Study in Phase II of the
Study Area I Study ," and
• WHEREAS , Johnson and Williams makes further evaluation on
the alternates , shown in their letter of January 8, 1974 , and
WHEREAS, NVPDC has asked that the Town of Leesburg take such
action at its meeting on January 23, 1974 as to its position
on the alternates involved,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council goes on
record as fully endorsing the comments made by Johnson and
Williams in their two letters mentioned above , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be for-
warded to NVPDC and Johnson and Williams .
Councilman Ridder, referring to the report from Johnson and Williams
of November 29, 1973 , explained the four alternatives considered by
them for Leesburg . Among these alternatives was the one recommended
by Johnson and Williams , this being an interim facility at Herndon-
Reston and a permanent facility at Leesburg , with an ultimate design
for 11 m.g .d . , to be phased for a 5 m.g .d. plant at first and expand-
able to 11 m.g . d . The letter of January 8th comments briefly on all
of the alternatives to be considered for further study by CH2M Hill
due to the fact that NVPDC requested comments on all of them from
all jurisdictions . It was his opinion that Leesburg should go along
with Johnson and Williams ' recommendation for Alternative No . 3 -
that is , a permanent 11 m .g .d . plant at Leesburg , with the reserva -
tion that it be phased from a 5 m.g. d . to 11 m .g .d . Councilman Rid-
der then explained all ten of the alternatives . He pointed out that
we must have a permanent facility in order to receive any Federal fund-
ing .
Councilman Titus said he could not vote on this resolution be-
cause Johnson and Williams has not been authorized to write such a
letter - he thought there was too much time spent by them in writing
letters and not doing the work they are paid to do . They seem to be
setting policy for the Council and this is not their job . This Coun-
cil is supposed to be the policy-making body and he thinks it is time
they are doing it . Councilman Orr said he could not vote for it
either, reading a short portion of the report , which he said meant
absolutely nothing to him - he did not understand it . Councilman Pum-
phrey thought Johnson and Williams must have been authorized to do
this . Mr. Ritter said they attended some of the meetings - they have
their own interests - they represent Herndon and possibly someone else
interested in this . No-one asked them to attend the meetings or write
these letters as far as he knew, but he felt they were doing this in
a spirit of helpfulness . There was further discussion concerning
this report by Johnson and Williams , with the feeling being that it
was never authorized by Council. It was also felt that , if the above-
mentioned resolution was adopted, this would obligate the Town for a
bill from Johnson and Williams for something never authorized.
Councilman Orr left during the above discussion.
Councilman Ridder suggested that this resolution be abandoned and
that Council adopt a resolution on its own . He said it would be wise
to get some sort of resolution to the Commission before the January
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31st meeting , particularly in view of the fact that Fairfax County
has already gone on record recommending that all studies be stopped
and, should they ally themselves with another jurisdiction such as
Alexandria or Arlington , they could carry the vote . Mayor Hill did
not understand that Leesburg would have to make a determination - he
understood the resolution adopted by NVPDC at the November meeting
directed CH2M Hill to continue with Phase II and , in a sense, sin-
gled out Leesburg as their target and that a permanent facility was ,
to be considered. He understood, further, that this was to be done
by February 1st . Councilman Ridder agreed with this , but felt that
I we should take an official position . There was further and lengthy
discussion concerning this matter, with consideration being given to
Herndon 's position as well , however, it was pointed out that Herndon
has capacity in the Blue Plains Plant , so is not too concerned . ,
Council unanimously moved the question and the resolution offered
above was unanimously defeated.
On motion of Councilman Ridder , seconded by Councilman Wallace , ,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS , the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission
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CD has requested that the Town of Leesburg evaluate the ten (10)
CC alternatives for study in Area I and to make its position known
to the NVPDC prior to its meeting on January 31 , 1974 ,
C NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the
Town of Leesburg endorses the concept of Alternative 3 , namely,
the establishment of a permanent facility at Leesburg , with
an ultimate capacity of 11 m.g .d . , as being in the best inter-
est of the Town of Leesburg , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the consultants , CH2M Hill be in-
structed to consider Alternate 3 as one of the alternatives to
be studied in Phase II of the Study Area I Study, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Leesburg desires
phased development of the Leesburg facility , namely , initial
construction of 5 m .g . d. capacity - ultimate construction of
11 m.g . d. capacity , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution he for-
warded to the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission
immediately .
Mayor Hill asked Councilman Ridder to secure a copy of the resolution
adopted at the November meeting of NVPDC.
On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg ,
that the Town Manager be authorized to notify the. Virginia
Department of Highways that the Town will pay for oversizing
of the storm sewer for Davis Avenue Extended from a 42" pipe ,
to a 54" pipe, at an approximate cost of $826 .00 (the cost of
oversizing to be paid from the off-site storm sewer funds
for that watershed) .
Councilman Titus also called attention to a letter from Senator
Canada concerning legislation on returnable containers .
IOn motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Wallace ,
Council voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss
legal and personnel matters at 10 : 35 P.M.
Council reconvened at 10 : 55 P.M. , with no action being taken.
On motion of Councilman Murray , seconded by Councilman Wallace , the
meeting was adjourned at 10 : 59 P.M.
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MORACE G.FRA LI N,ROANOKE,Vq: y+���l�.0 JFl4'ZV� G � 11131 1illILEY 4 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
THOMAS R.GLASS,LYNCHBURG,VA. f ' �54'n ep y may
LEONARD R.HALL,BRISTOL.VA. ;Ty.-Z a=te y q_K.HUNSBERGE R,DIRECTOR OF EI
' DOUGLAS G.JANNEY,FREDERICKSBURG,VA.
ROBERT S.LANDES,STAUNTON,VA. H.GORDON BLUNDON,
WILLIAM T.ROOS,YORKTOWN,VA.
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
1221 EAST BROAD STREET J.M.WRAY,JR."DIRECTOR OF OPER
RICHMOND, VA. 23219
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Leesburg Bypass
• Honorable G. Dewey Hill
Mayor
Town of Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia
Dear Mayor Hill :
Pursuant to our telephone conversation this
afternoon, I am pleased to respond to your hypothetical
question as to the time which might be required to complete
the southwest quadrant of the Leesburg Bypass were construc-
tion along Line A abandoned .
If this occurred, it would be necessary for
the Commission to again study all feasible alternatives , hold
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additional public hearings , make a selection, prepare detailed
plans , acquire right of way, move and relocate displaced persons ,
and let another contract for construction. Assuming that all
went well and that no litigation or deep-seated controversy
developed in making another selection, the mechanics of carry-
ing out the process would require a minimum of five years . As
you are well aware from the historical record of this quadrant
of the bypass , controversy could well prolong this many more
years . I might point out that not only would Leesburg be
affectedbut that many alternatives which might be considered
would also involve already approved locations and well advanced
designs of Route 7 farther to the west.
Sincerely,
DBF/o Douglas B . Fugate, Commissioner
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cc . Honorable Robert B. Harris
Mayor, Town of Purcellville
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The Honorable Dewey Hill
Town of Leesburg
Municipal Office Building
Leesburg, Virginia 22075
Dear Mayor Hill:
In response to your request for a Commission Permit for the con-
struction of a water tower, please be advised that such a permit is
not required.
Under Commission Permit No. 71-2 issued to the Town of Leesburg
by the Loudoun County Planning Commission on January 25, 1972, the
construction of the tower is considered as an enlargement of the
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approved water purification facilities.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Sincerely,
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doseph R. Trocino
irector of Planning/
Zoning Administrator
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POLICY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE TOWN OF .LEESBURG , VIRGINIA.
TOWN AS A WHOLE - PLANNING PROGRAM
Goal 1-1 Prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan for. the Town of
Leesburg.
1-2 Adopt a package of planning ordinances to implement the
comprehensive planning process; such as, zoning, site
plan, subdivision, erosion and sediment control ordinances.
These ordinances should - concern the economical , environ-
mental , historical and design factors of development and
construction.
Objective- 1-2.1 Adopt a "cluster" alternate in the zoning ordinance in
order to reduce development costs and thereby housing
costs to the consumer and in order to preserve open
space (connectable to a town non-vehicular network) held
in common by a HOA (Homeowners Association) or the Town.
1-2.2 Give the zoning ordinance categories flexible design
standards rather than rigid mathematical standards, and
include optional design incentives and bonuses.
1-3 The Town of Leesburg desires to be recognized as an identi-
fiably separate population settlement - an entity unto
itself. At the same time it shall recognize its responsi-
bilities as a member of the Washington Metropolitan
region. The Town shall strive to be as self-sufficient
as possible and to be a complete community. Therefore,
the Town seeks as much as possible, to be other than a
bedroom community.
HOUSING - RESIDENTIAL
Goal 2-1 Provide a mix of housing in the Town that is balanced as
to type of unit, pricing of unit, size of unit.• Provide
housing choices for all residents of the Town of Leesburg.
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Objective 2-1 Encourage housing development within the framework of the
neighborhood concept of scale and social, civic responsi-
bility.
2-1.2 Provide an adequate supply of land zoned for multi-family
housing types. Aim for an 80% single family, 20% multi-
family split generally.
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Objective 2-2 Develop the incorporated Town sewer service area to an
ultimate average gross density of 2-4 d.u. /acre.
2-3 Design elementary schools as neighborhood centers ; work
to make all schools available for public use after school
hours, for specific purposes and programs.
RECREATION - OPEN SPACE
Goal 3-1 Provide adequate recreation acreage - intensive and
extensive - for the inhabitants of the town in order to
improve the health of the residents, quality of life and
opportunity of the community.
Objective 3-1 .1 Require provision for recreation acreage and improvements
in housing developments, based on adopted town standards
for such.
3-1 .2 Encourage land dedication by developers and other private .
interests for inclusion into a town system of parks and
recreation.
3-1 .3 Under the comprehensive plan process, plan particularly
needed areas for public acquisition and placement in the
Capital Improvement Program. Acquire these parcels ASAP
while still available and less expensive.
3-1 .4 Enter into active negotiation with Vepco - for purchase
or use of the W. & 0. D. RR right-of-way.
3-1 . 5 Work with the Northern Virginia Regional Parks Authority.
Work with this body on .the acquisition or lease of the
W. & 0. D. RR right-of-way.
3-1 .6 Develop a town park system connected by a town open
space network.
3-1 .7 Utilize the 100 year floodplain for intensive recreation
uses of a town wide scale. Develop a major town park
along the Tuscarora Creek. The size of this park should
be 30 acres.
COMMERCIAL
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, Gpal 4-1 Preserve the historic downtown area as a viable, administ-
rative,rative, banking, office, service, and shop
commercial area.
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Goal 4-2 Recognize the two existing retail commercial nodes
1) at Catoctin Circle and King Street (Va. Village)
2) at Market Street and Plaza Drive. ("L^ af)
4-3 Revise the zoning ordinance to recognize several differ-
ent commercial land use types.
4-3.1 Remove residential land uses by right in commercial
zones.
4-3.2 Permit residential uses in a village commercial district
land as long as the dwelling units are not in separate
buildings .
4-3.3 Allow neighborhood corner stores to locate in residential
zones (with a special use permit) as part of a residential
use, based on need and conformity with its area.
4-4 Identify locations in the plan and rezone land for (1) a
commercial office center, and (2) a medical office center
adjacent to the hospital .
4-4.1 Require feasibility studies for new gas stations (with
special use permit) , shopping centers or major planned
unit developments .
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Goal 5-1 Actively solicit industrial development in Leesburg in
order to balance the local economy, increase the tax base,
and provide jobs near place of residence.
Objective 5-1 .1 Appoint an Industrial Development Study Commission
charged with the responsibility of:
a : A report on what industries are potential members of
the community.
b : Identification and advertisement of available sites,
costs and utilities.
c : Recommendation of appropriate inducements , incentives.
• d: Consideration of ownership and development by the
town of its own industrial park.
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'Objective 5-1.2 Provide adequate acreage for industrial uses zoned,
serviced and adjacent to collector streets or arterial
highways for good access.
5-2 Plan with Loudoun County officials for the full use and
appropriate expansion of the town airport.
5-2 . 1 Draw up a land use plan for the area surrounding the air-
port locating there compatible use types which will use
the airport facilities .
5-2. 2 Determine how much land will be required for ultimate
development of the airport facilities. Purchase the land
now or at least make sure it will be available when
needed.
TRANSPORTATION - CIRCULATION
Goal 6-1 Recognize the through function of arterial highways Rt.
7 and Rt. 15 and the By-Pass .
6-1 .1 Plan for service drives where needed.
6-1.2 Carefully control access to these routes, according to
the town plan, VDH and town standards.
6-2 Improve access to the downtown historic district.
6-2.1 Establish a Leesburg Parking Commission (under review
control of the Town Council) to consider development of
parking facilities in order to remove parking from the
streets and to improve street efficiency and attractive-
ness.
6-3 Plan and develop a non-vehicular (pedestrian and bicycle)
circulation system which serves the entire town area and
Encourage people to use them.
6-3.1 Allocate capital expenditure monies on an annual basis
for both right-of-way or easement purchase and path con-
struction. •
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6-3 .2 Establish a special revenue generating method category
which will provide continual support of non-vehicular
improvements .
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Goal 6-3.3 Develop and adopt town standards for bicycle transport-
ation; locate and install bike facilities in the exist-
ing town; require bike facilities to be shown on site
plans and to be built into new developments .
6-4 Acquire right-of-way through purchase, condemnation and
dedication to public use for the ultimate development of
the town. thoroughfare plan.
6-5 Work with mass transportation (bus) companies to guarantee
an effective alternative to car travel .
6-5.1 Locate proper bus stop improvements.
6-5.2 Provide a bus station through public or private means
which can continue to serve the citizenry in the future.
6-5.3 Connect the bus stops and station to the non-vehicular
circulation system.
PHYSICAL AND DESIGN GOALS
Goal 7-1 Review the current height limitations in the town zoning
ordinance and sponsor a public opinion survey on whether
for particular districts the height ceiling should be
raised.
7-2 Establish a Town of Leesburg Landscaping Committee charged
with sponsoring a continual program of landscaping improve-
ments within the town.
7-2.1 Make recommendations for landscaping standards along
town highways and streets, in the C.B.D. and in the
historic district.
7-3 Pass a tree preservation ordinance and a parking lot Land-
scaping ordinance.
7_4 Establish a Design Advisory Committee to the Planning
Commission made up of private design trained persons -
architects, etc. , to make recommendations on how to
• achieve "visual order" to the Town Council . The Design
Advisory Committee should assume an advocate (non-
legislative) role on aesthetic review of new developments
in town.
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Goal 7-5 Work toward placement of all public utilities underground .
Provide adequate easements for such needs. Provide cost
figures -and standards to private individuals in order to
encourage their efforts toward this goal . Set up density
• incentives to do this . Require underground lines in the
Historic District.
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
Goal 8-1 The Town of Leesburg should recognize the Old and Historic
District as a town asset and its heart , and do all within
its power, through government or private action, to
preserve, enliven, and enhance the historic town center.
8-2 Aid in the formation of an Old Leesburg Building Foundat-
ion which would buy and restore old buildings designated
worthy by the Historic Commission.
8-3 Require design review by an Architectural Review Board •
for all new buildings in the historic district.
8-4 Organizea Downtown Business Association able to deal with
particular problems of the downtown area, i .e. street
improvements, etc.
8-5 Furnish the streets of the historic district with urban
furniture, i.e. , benches, lamps, kiosks and landscaping, .
especially trees and shrubs where appropriate.
8-6 Study feasibility of conversion of King Street, between
Loudoun and Cornwall , to a pedestrian mall .
THE FUTURE
Goal 9-1 Recognize that Leesburg is a Historical Virginia town in
• a rural county but within the metropolitan region and is
a population center in which expansion is proper and
natural .
9-2 Anticipate eventual chartering Leesburg as a city of the
second class at about 10-15,000 population. Provide for
. adequate public facility sites when the town separates
itself from the County. Perform a study to determine
the cost of conversion and set up an escrow fund to
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Goal 9-3 Develop a comprehensive capital improvement program for
the Town and adopt it . Revise it annually to insure that
it financially guides development of the Town as
envisioned.
9-4 Annex land on a regular basis to guarantee Town control
over the area of its physical influence and public
utilities shed in order that a smooth and orderly develop-
ment of the Town can take place and all public programs
can be continued in sequence, and adequately supported.
9-5 Strive to retain the Loudoun County office complex in
town; assist the County in meeting the needs of its in
town location.
9-6 Reach an agreement between the County and Town as to the
future role and nature of the Town of Leesburg in relation-
ship to the entire County; work in full cooperation with
the County on all joint matters and maintain good faith.
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