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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, APRIL 25 , 1979 .
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in
the Council Chambers, 10 West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Virginia
on April 25, 1979 at 7 : 30 P.M. The meeting was called to- order
by the Mayor, with the invocation being offered by Mr. Tolbert and
followed with the Salute to the Flag led by Mr . Cole . Present were:
Mayor Kenneth B. Rollins, Councilmembers Glen P. Cole, Stanley D.
Herrell, Jr. , G. Dewey Hill, Jr . Marylou Hill, Walter F. Murray and
John W. Tolbert, Jr. ; also Town Manager John Niccolls, Assistant
Manager Jeffrey H. Minor, Director of Finance Donald O. Taylor and
Town Attorney George M. Martin.
The minutes of special meeting of April 10 , 1979 and regular
meeting of April 11 , 1979 were approved as written.
PETITIONERS :
Mr. James B. Anderson, II, a resident and Fire Chief of Lees-
burg, and speaking as a citizen, requested that Council consider in
the upcoming budget funds for a full-time fire prevention and in-
spection officer. He cited facts and figures that were appalling,
but emphasized that the most effective way of controlling fire is
preventing it in the first place. Public education is the best way
to do this. The town has full-time employees for everything except
for fire prevention and inspection. There are a lot of Fire Code
Cr violations and safety hazards within the Town that can ' t be caught
.� because the County does not have the time. The officer suggested
;y would be responsible for educating the public in fire safety and
;zs for routine inspections. He would be responsible for Town and
County coordination, not only within the business of building,
construction and planning, but with the hydrant system. He could
assist in maintaining a full-scale map program. The Federal Govern-
ment has established a National Fire Academy in Maryland that will
go into operation this fall. It will be an officer-type training
facility, with attendance to be anywhere from eight weeks to six
months, depending on the course. There are a lot of police offi-
cers enforcing the Police Code of our Town and County - yet only
three people to enforce the Fire Code in the County. In 1952 , three
times as many people died in fires as died from polio and there'.
were 45, 000 killed in the Viet Nam War - 144 , 000 died in fires dur-
ing this same time. Certainly this says the American' public must
be educated in this regard. Now is the time to put this into the
Budget. He estimated approximately $14 , 000 to $16 , 000 salary for
a qualified person, plus 25 to 30 percent for his benefit package
and $4 , 000 to $5, 000 for a vehicle - a total of $27 , 000 to $30 , 000.
As a final thought, he exhibited a picture of a living victim of
a fire tragedy.
Mr. Joby Reynolds, President of the Douglass Community Center
Advisory Board, said they are a group of citizens working with the
Parks and Recreation Department of the County for the programs for
the Center. They are also assisting the Douglass Community Center
in getting the park going at this location.
Mr. Jim Stup, of the County Parks and Recreation Department,
appeared before Council to make them aware of what they are doing
at the Douglass Community Center, which is operated jointly by
the Board of Supervisors through his department and the School
Board. It is planned to build a community park on the approximately
11 acres there - this has nothing to do with the County park the
Department is working on. He exhibited the Master Plan and explained
that it will be developed in phases. There is in existence now a
softball field, a tennis court and a basketball court. Through
.community efforts, they are cleaning up the back lot (about 5 or 6
acres behind the gym) it is overgrown with honeysuckle and all
kinds of vines and trees (some of which are viable) . He said he
is not asking for money, but here to inform the Council what the
County intends to do. Obviously, the people of Leesburg will get
the biggest use out of this but it is being done by the County.
through the efforts of the Advisory Board. It will be built without
County funds, but will be overseen by his staff. It will be funded
through money raised from a number of fund-raising activities . It
is planned to put in a picnic area, a horseshoe area and playground
facilities adjacent to the present parking lot behind the school.
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It will probably be two years or more before the park is completely
finished. There followed many questions by council members, with
Mr. Stup supplying the answers. Some of his answers were : The trees
overhanging the tennis courts will be cut back, but not down, and
they will try to stabilize the bank to reduce erosion spilling onto
the court. Building an additional court will help considerably.
There will be no more entrances than are there now - this could be-
come a control problem. The parking lot behind the gym will be
put in after the clearing is done for phase 1 . There is no fence
anticipated along Sycolin Road. This property borders the old
railroad right-of-way now owned by the Northern Virginia Regional
Park Authority. It is expected that the hiking/biking trail will
be complete from Purcellville to Alexandria in five years - the
entire length of the right-of-way. Parks and Recreation will be
responsible for maintenance of the park, as will building and con-
struction, but fund-raising and the back-breaking work will be done
by the community. An additional maintenance person will be em-
ployed particularly for this site. The parking areawill be gravelled.
There is only a very crude topographic survey. They will need to
meet with the town staff and determine the extent of the sewer system
through the property. The first phase of development will probably
CD cost in the neighborhood of $6 , 000 to $8 , 000 . It could possibly
Ch take five years to complete the project - money will be the factor .
There is no long-term commitment from the School Board - however,
they have said if demand calls for it, they might lose the use of
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the building. It would still be used as a community park though.
Nothing in Phase 1 will be of a permanent nature - the equipment
could be moved to another location. Joby Reynolds said the Ad-
visory Board does have first say as to where the equipment would
be used if it has to be moved - the people of Leesburg would get
first use of it. Mr. Stup went on to say that he has a letter
from the Town Manager supporting the concept of the park - they
will move into discussion with Town officials when they get into
the storm sewer system and easements through the property. Mr.
Hill felt there should be a certain amount of coordination and
perhaps the Town might be of some assistance . Mr. Murray felt
it is more of a Town project, rather than a County one, since it
will benefit the Town more. Mr. Stup said if everything in the
Master Plan is put in, it would probably cost about $30 , 000 . He
invited all to attend the Special Olympics that will be held at
the School Board Annex on May 22nd at approximately 9 : 30 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
Mayor Rollins understood that there will be available for use
in 1980 $146 , 105 in Revenue Sharing Funds. Mr. Niccolls said our
entitlement was reduced $7 , 000 because of various factors in the
formula. We are obligated under the Federal act and regulations
to invite public comment on Budget proposals before the proposals
are considered by the governing body. If we had anyone at this
hearing it would be the first time in three years. Mayor Rollins
asked Mr. Niccolls if he used the full amount in the preparation
of the Budget. Mr. Niccolls said he did. Last year we withdrew
$96 , 000 in Revenue Sharing Funds from the trust account from reve-
nues in the neighborhood of $100 , 000 to $110, 000 . Cash has been
accumulating in the trust fund and he has proposed that it be spent
down. He over-estimated the revenue because he did not know we would
be receiving this cut - this will have to be dealt with in the
Budget sessions. There was no-one to be heard concerning these
funds and Mayor Rollins declared the public hearing closed.
MANAGER' S REPORT:
(1) Repaving work was started today on Wage Drive and Anne
Street. Inspector Lilly was on the job and he understands the work
was going well.
(2) The well project is slightly behind schedule, but it is
anticipated that they will catch up easily in the remaining five
weeks before the June 1 deadline. The wood plates around the top
of the concrete walls were worked on today and the ceiling joists,
rafters, etc. will be going up on Well No. 2 this week. This will
permit Town forces to begin installation of instrumentation and
other facilities that have to go in. He is satisfied that this
project will be completed on schedule.
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(3) The Public Works Department discussed a "pump and haul"
arrangement for two properties north of town on Route 7 east.
A resolution will be perfected and will be on the Public Works
agenda next week. We have a written application from Cassidy
Brothers and a communication from an attorney representing Euram
Furniture Company.
(4) He called attention to items touched on in the written
Activity Report, particularly progress on the land treatment study
and the Community Development application. The Town is very
pleased that the Town ' s pre-application for Fairview storm drain-
age improvements in the amount of $81 , 000 has been approved and
we have been invited to submit a full application. This will in-
volve some public hearings . Mr. Minor will be involved in filing
the full application.
MAYOR' S REPORT:
Mayor Rollins said he has received two communications con-
cerning requests for street lights . One , a verbal request, has
been received for street lights in a new area on Belmont Place
recently built by Bernard Carlton. The other is a written request
from Kenneth Lee, who lives at 119 North Catoctin Circle. He read
Mr. Lee ' s letter , which stated that residents in that area have been.
Ut robbed of three cars, a .lawn mower, a bicycle, five tanks of gas
Cr and a spare tire in just a couple of months. He and his wife had
Cq - been held at gunpoint after dark in their own yard. Chief Kidwell
also received a letter from Mr. Lee. Mr. Niccolls said the Chief
%a- has surveyed the situation and recommends upgrading lights here. ) :
He advised that 50 percent of the lights in Town are old incandescent
lights, with a lumen rating of about 2 , 500 to 3 , 000 when they are
clean and new. Over the years the town has started using 7 , 000 lumen
mercury vapor lights for most residential situations. He met with
VEPCO last fall to follow up on his effort to replace all of these
old lights with 7, 000 lumen mercury vapor lights and to get this
work done on an orderly schedule. The Power Company can 't always
maintain their incandescent bulbs. They say they have a system-
wide commitment to replace all of these lights over a three-year
period. They have thousands of these to do - 14 , 000 in Arlington
County. They assured him that about one-third of these lights will
be replaced each year for the three year period. He issues a special
request when he receives such information as Mr. Lee ' s, either se-
curity or traffic problems. In this particular case, a request went
to VEPCO on Monday of this week to change the light nearest to Mr.
Lee. Some incandescent lights cost us more than the mercury vapor "
ones. The fixtures and bulbs are more expensive, but the electric
rate is cheaper. We will spend $25, 000 to $30 , 00 for lights this
year.
79-63 - RESOLUTION - GRANTING ENCROACHMENT TO LEON CHATELAIN, III
AT 41 S . KING STREET.
On motion of Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following
resolution was proposed:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
The manager is authorized and directed to issue a,
permit to Leon Chatelain, III for an encroachment
into the right-of-way for a distance of approximately
one foot for the main dwelling located at 41 South
King Street.
It was explained that this encroachment is for the house, which
has been there many years. With the encroachment for the porch,
approved at Council ' s April 11th meeting, the total encroachment
will be approximately 5 ' 10" . The resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Cole, Herrell, D. Hill, M. Hill , Murray,
Tolbert and Mayor Rollins .
Nay : None.
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79-64 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED SUBDIVISION AND
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS .
On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Cole, the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted :
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
A Notice of Public Hearing to consider proposed Subdivision
and Land Development Regulations to apply within the Town
of Leesburg and within one mile of the Town of Leesburg
shall be published in the Loudoun Times-Mirror on May 3 , 1979
and May 10 , 1979 for Public Hearing on May 23 , 1979 at
7 : 30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 10 West Loudoun Street,
Leesburg, Virginia
Aye: Councilmembers Cole , Herrell , D. Hill, M. Hill, Murray,
Tolbert and Mayor Rollins .
Nay: None.
Li 79-65 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC
Cr;� HEARING ON PROPOSED REZONING OF PROPERTIES
C0 LOCATED ON EAST LOUDOUN STREET AND SOUTH CHURCH
STREET.
On motion of Mrs. Hill, seconded by Mr. Herrell, the following
resolution was proposed:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
A Notice of Public Hearing to consider proposed rezoning
from "M-1" to "B-2" of properties located at 23 East Loudoun
Street and 30 South Church Street and 27 East Loudoun Street
shall be published in the Loudoun Times-Mirror on May 3,
1979 and May 10, 1979 for Public Hearing on May 23 , 1979
at 7 : 30 P .M. in the Council Chambers, 10 West Loudoun
Street, Leesburg, Virginia.
Mrs. Hill explained that this originated in the Planning Commission -
she suggested it when other properties on East Loudoun Street were
rezoned to B-2 . This is a slight down-zoning. No-one came to the
Commission ' s public hearing and they were all notified, in accordance
with law. Mr. Herrell asked the difference between M-1 and B-2zon-
ing? Mr. Niccolls explained B-2 permitted uses are permitted in
an M-1 zone, plus manufacturing processes, warehouses, etc. Ware-
houses could be had in a B-2 zone as a conditional use. There is
a very slight difference in the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance. Mr.
Herrell was of the opinion that a warehouse should be permitted
most any place - it is a clean business. Mr. Niccolls explained
further though that it would not be appropriate to put a warehouse
next to the town office, as an example. Mr. Herrell did not feel
the property should be down-graded. Mr. Hill inquired as to how
far back on Church Street this goes? Mr. Niccolls was not positive
but said there will be a sketch of the area for the public hearing.
Mr. Hill said there will be down-grading and up-grading when a new
• Zoning Ordinance is adopted to implement the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Rollins was not sure you could down-zone property legally.
Mr. Martin did not know for sure, but felt that if the property
owner did not object then you could. Mrs . Hill again said these
people are not unhappy about it - in fact, the property will be
more valuable this way because you can do more with it. Mr.
Murray said he would like to see it go on to public hearing - this
would give these people another opportunity to appear. The reso-
lution was unanimously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Cole , Herrell , D. Hill , M. Hill, Murray,
Tolbert and Mayor Rollins .
Nay : None .
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79-66 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING RESUBDIVISION OF PARCEL K, SECTION 1,
PARCELS J AND H, LOTS 97 , 108 , 109-120, SEC-
TION 2 , LOUDOUN HILLS .
On motion of Mrs . Hill, seconded by Mr. Cole, the following
resolution was proposed :
WHEREAS townhouses have been constructed on 14 lots in
Loudoun Hills Subdivision which are not located completely
within the boundaries of each lot; and
WHEREAS, a resubdivision is required to locate these town-
houses completely on the lots;
NOW, THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of
Leesburg, as follows :
SECTION I. The resubdivision of Parcel K, Section 1 ,
Parcels J and H, lots 97 , 108 , 109-120 , Section 2 , of
Loudoun Hills Subdivision as shown on the plat dated
April 6 , 1979 , and as recommended by the Planning Com-
mission is approved.
SECTION II . The Clerk of Council is directed to sign
It said plat attesting that it has been approved for resub-
division by.'the,.Council of the Town of Leesburg.
Mayor Rollins asked why this need arises - whose mistake was it?
Mr. Niccolls said it was found by a surveyor when they started
making surveys for the land transfers. The owner of the lots has
had a revised plat prepared which corrects the boundary errors .
Mr. Hill asked, if any of these properties have been sold? And
what about title insurance? Mr. Niccolls was not sure as to
whether any of them have been sold, but he presumed this resub-
division would remove any defect in title. The original subdi-
vision plat was correct, but the placement of the buildings on
the lots was in error. The resolution was unanimously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Cole, Herrell , D. Hill, M. Hill, Murray,
Tolbert and Mayor Rollins .
Nay: None .
79-67 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FUEL FACILITIES
AT LEESBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND MAKING AN
APPROPRIATION THEREFOR. •
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mrs. Hill , the follow-
ing resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, the town, by agreement dated March 9 , 1964 , has
agreed to purchase certain fuel dispensing facilities and
equipment from the Exxon Corporation upon the expiration
or renewal of the said agreement; and
WHEREAS, the town attorney has reviewed the aforementioned
agreement and has certified the purchase of said dipensing
facilities and equipment is a legal obligation of the town
under the terms of the agreement :
NOW, THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Lees-
burg, Virginia, as follows :
SECTION I . The manager is authorized and directed to exe-
cute the bill of sale attached with a letter from Mr. C. E.
Clifton of Exxon Company, U.S .A. , dated March 28 , 1979 , for
the purchase of fuel dispensing facilities and equipment
presently located on the common ramp of Leesburg Municipal
Airport at a cost of $1, 422 . 96 .
SECTION II. An appropriation is made from the Airport Fund
to Account No. 30000. 810 , Fuel Facilities , in the amount
of $1, 422 . 96 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979 .
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Mr. Murray said this will increase the profits . Mr. Hill asked
what this will entail, other than our picking up maintenance?
He understood that we can ' t get any additional revenue from this
facility. Mr. Niccolls said this possibility was explored, but
the lease with Century stipulated four cents per gallon to us
from the fueling operation, so we are already at a reasonable
operational level . Certainly the four cents would pay for mainte-
nance on the facility. Mr. Hill asked if there is any chance of
transferring maintenance? - He would like to see this. Mr. Nic-
colls thought possibly so - they are responsible far minor routine
maintenance. If it came to replacing the pumps, then it would be
our responsibility. Mr. Minor said their rent has gone up $200
per month. They are paying a substantial amount of money now.
We are getting anywhere from $350 to $400 a month with just this
four cents a gallon. Sometimes in the spring, summer and fall
months it is over $500 , depending on the activity. They are pay-
ing more than they anticipated, so it could be difficult. How-
ever, they will explore this. The resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Aye : Councilmembers Cole, Herrell, D. Hill, M. Hill, Murray,
Tolbert and Mayor Rollins.
0 Nay: None .
79-68 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING REVISION OF AN ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
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On motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Murray, the following
resolution was proposed :
RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows :
SECTION I. The manager is authorized and directed to revise
the agreement with Betz-Converse-Murdoch, Inc . , 800 Follin
Lane, S. E. , Vienna, Virginia 22180 , authorized by Resolu-
tion No. 78-213 to increase the maximum cost of the contract
from $73, 200 to $87 , 000 .
SECTION II . A transfer of Utility Fund non-restricted cash
to the Capital Project Fund for the Potomac River water
supply project is authorized in the amount of $13 , 800 and
an appropriation is made from the Capital Project Fund to
Account No. 70000 . 250 , Construction Engineering, in the
amount of $13 , 800 .
Mr. Hill had an "off the cuff" conversation with Mr . Neeson re-
garding this. He said he can understand this increase, but he did
make a point that, inasmuch as we are getting an up-date on the
billing monthly, it looks like they should have seen an over-run
much sooner than this . Mr. Neeson agreed, and Mr. Hill felt he
would be looking at this more closely in the future. Mr. Niccolls
reminded Council that a representative of Betz-Converse-Murdoch
will be here on May 9th with plans and schematics of the plant and
to discuss the project with them. Mayor Rollins asked if the new
water tank is filled yet? Mr. Niccolls said it is filling but he
does not know if it is "topped out" yet. The resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Cole , Herrell, D. Hill, M. Hill, Murray,
Tolbert and Mayor Rollins.
Nay: None.
79-69 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SER-
VICES AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the follow-
ing resolution was proposed:
RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of Leesburg in Vir-
ginia as follows:
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SECTION I . The manager is authorized and directed to enter
into an agreement with Leon Chatelain, III, AIA, 34 South
King Street, Leesburg, Virginia, for architectural services
for preparation of plans and specifications for exterior
renovation of the Council Chambers at 10 West Loudoun Street
at a cost not to exceed $1, 100. 00
SECTION II . An appropriation is made from the General Fund
to Account 10210, 802 , Council Chambers Restoration, in the
amount of $1, 100 . 00 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979 .
Mr. Murray particularly liked the idea of a vestibule - there are
times when people need to confer away from the Council and this
will serve such a purpose. Mr . Hill said he had not noticed that
the windows were not all the same size - this is a good point.
Mr. Chatelain said he had four observations in his study - (1)
This building is in the historic district and the existing asbestos
siding is inappropriate; (2) the western facade is the most 'impor-
tant side of the building; ( 3) the porches are a detriment both on
the front and the back; (4) the building is not a very strong archi-
tectural statement to begin with. He, therefore, recommended that
the siding be removed and be repaired and replaced with a hardboard
German siding, remove the porches and the back stairs (the tenants
do not use them) , align the windows on the west side, try to relocate
►f_ the exhaust fan on the west to the east side over the alleyway,
V build a vestibule to provide a conference area and an area for coats
:V in the winter months and to paint the outside and the roof. Mr.
�- Herrell recommended that the two top panes in the door be glass,
and that a sign be placed outside stating that this is Council
Chambers; also a bulletin board for the Agenda. Mr. Chatelain
thought 'these were good recommendations. Mr. Hill asked if we
would be required to have a fire exit? Mr. Chatelain said not
with just two apartments upstairs . Mr. Niccolls feels we should
have a fire exit if it is to be used for residential - he is ask-
ing Mr. Chatelain to look into this aspect, including fire detec-
tors, etc. Mayor Rollins asked if the present siding was put on
over top of the other boards? Mr . Chatelain said they were - to
be very conservative, perhaps 50 percent of them can be used.
Mayor Rollins asked how long it will take for this work? Mr.
Chatelain said about six weeks . The resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Aye : Councilmembers Cole, Herrell , D. Hill , M. Hill , Murray,
Tolbert and Mayor Rollins.
Nay: None.
79-70 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS
AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30 , 1980.
On motion of Mrs . Hill , seconded by Mr. Cole, the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of Leesburg in
Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The manager is authorized and directed to
enter into an agreement with Perry Engineering Company,
Inc. , P. O. Box 891 , Leesburg, Virginia 22075 , for bridge
repairs in accordance with its April 6 , 1979 proposal at
a cost not to exceed $3, 890 .
SECTION II. An appropriation is made from the General
Fund to Account No. 10110 . 883 , Bridge Repairs, in the
amount of $3, 890 . 00 for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1980 .
Aye: Councilmembers Cole , Herrell, D. Hill , M. Hill, Murray,
Tolbert and Mayor Rollins .
Nay: None.
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Mayor Rollins said a time for consideration and discussion
of the budget will be set at the May 9th meeting. This will get
the Budget ready and set a tentative tax rate. He proposed that
they start this meeting at 7 : 30 and continue until they are through.
This will allow sufficient time to hold a public hearing at the first
meeting in June and adopt the budget and make appropriations at the
second meeting in June. He proposes to try to get the use of the
Board Room in the Virginia National Bank building.
Mr. Herrell specifically requested that the Town Attorney look
into the legality of down-zoning property. Mr . Martin said he will
look into this, but he reminded that when the Zoning Ordinance was
adopted many years ago, a lot of property was down-zoned. Mr. Hill
asked that someone check with Mr. Keyes and find out if taxes will
increase or decrease if this property is rezoned. Mr. Niccolls
said he will check into this, but he would appraise these proper-
ties the same because a "conditional use" permit can be obtained
under the B-2 zoning. There are no standards in our present Zoning
Ordinance for a conditional use permit, so the Planning Commission
could probably be sued into issuing one under any circumstances.
Without standards, the Planning Commission has no reason to deny
the application. The Zoning Ordinance really needs improvements
0 of this kind.
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Mr. Murray asked Mr. Niccolls to check, within the next year,
with the Virginia Municipal League and determine at what stage a
town would need a full-time fire inspector. Perhaps it is not too
many years away when the Town might need one or two full-time fire-
men who could do this job. He also felt that a car would not be
necessary - he could walk the town every five weeks to do this in-
specting. Mr . Niccolls felt it is worth some study and we will
look at it very carefully in relation to the existing services and
what can be done to intensify the services we are receiving if they
are now inadequate as an alternate to employing our own people.
It might be less expensive to pay Loudoun County a supplement.
Mr. Hill asked, also, if we employ such a fire inspector , could we
expect some kind of supplementing salary since we would be relieving
the burden from them. He did not want to see those tax dollars "slip
away" . Mr. Murray suggested that perhaps they might hire an extra
man to do this work, with the understanding that he would spend a
specific amount of time inspecting for the town. We could perhaps
subsidize this kind of an arrangement.
On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Hill, Council voted
unanimously to adjourn at 9 : 22 P .M.
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