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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL JULY 10, 1985
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council
Chambers, 10 Loudoun Street, SW, Leesburg, Virginia on July 10, 1985 at 7:30
p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor., .with the invocation
given by Mr. Tolbert, and followed with the Salute to the Flag led by Town
Attorney, George Martin. . Present were Mayor Robert E. Sevila, Council-
members, Charles A. Bos, Arl Curry, .Mar.ylou Hill, Brian T, Kelley, John W.
Tolbert, Jr. and Charles Williams; also, Assistant Town Manager Stephen
Owen, Town Engineer Tom Mason, Planning Director, Martha Semmes and Zoning
Director, Mark Nelis.
A motion was made by Mr. Tolbert and seconded by Mr. Williams that the
minutes of the January 23, 1985 regular meeting be approved.
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Curry, Hill, Kelley, Tolbert, Williams and
Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND
SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING TOWNHOUSE COURTS
AND PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING
Planning Director Martha Semmes reported that this legislation
reflected changes in the Subdivision and Land' Development Regulations and
the Zoning Ordinance which would limit the use of private streets in two
situations. The first would allow a private street in large lot, single
family developments with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet. The
second private street allowance would be in townhouse and small lot, •single .
family developments with common parking courts. Minimum landscaping
requirements would also be required. Mayor Sevila asked if there would be
something put into place to assure the maintenance of the private streets.
Ms. Semmes said yes, this would be put in place and also a requirement
guaranteeing public access for utility and emergency vehicles. The issue of
bonding came up. Bonding on private streets is possible, but parking lots
need not be bonded according to our regulations.
Alton Echols spoke regarding his experience with townhouses in
Leesburg and Lovettsville, both with public and private streets. He said
that he ran into some problems with the positioning of the townhouses when
there was a combination public street/private parking. He stated that
there were other problems that need to be addressed. He said aesthetically
when one drives up a street and sees a back end of a townhouse unit it
doesn't look great. A privacy fence or tree buffer would help.
Mayor Sevila noted that public comments were invited on both the
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision and Land Development
Regulations.
Joby Reynolds, a resident of the Shenandoah Street area, agreed with
Mr. Echols that a 2.5 space parking limitation is not nearly enough. He
said the parking in Brandon is very insufficient. Off street parking is
ideal if it is close enough to the residence, once it is more than four to
five units away, it will not be utilized by those residents. On another
subject, he stated that homeowner 's associations are only as good as the
people that are active in them. Also, now there are many renters who are
not bound to the homeowner' s association rules, only through the owners.
Something should be written that would require renters to abide by
homeowner's association rules.
The public hearing was called closed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. Williams that the amend-
ments be referred to the Finance and Administration Committee for further
consideration.
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Curry, Hill, Kelley, Tolbert, Williams and
Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
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COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS
Mr. Bos reported that the Board of Architectural Review had met at a
special meeting on June 27, 1985, but that he did not attend and that Mr.
Minor's written report summarized this meeting. He did state that White' s
Department store wanted to expand and there was some concern about the •
design that had been presented. Also, to date the Bluemont Concert Series
has had three concerts and they have been well attended.
Mr. Williams attended the Community Development and Economic Policies
' Committee of the Virginia Municipal League in Richmond. Eight communities
were represented at that meeting. They discussed issues to develop a
policy statement for the VML to present to the Legislature for next year's
session. He said Leesburg is thriving where several other communities are
hurting. Water issues were discussed, along with highway funding, school
funding, the Certification Program, the Main Street Program, the Urban ,
Enterprise zones, etc.
Mrs. Hill gave her report on the Cable Commission meeting. They now,
have 2,060 cable customers. The charge for dropping premium channels was
eliminated.
Mr. Curry stated the Planning Commission had approved at its July 3
meeting the preliminary plat for the Paxton Memorial Home subdivision. The
subdivision has lots of 10,000 sq. ft. or more. The Leesburg Office Park
preliminary development plan was also brought up. Several events surfaced
where it was thought that all was settled and pieces of correspondence were
then received on the contrary.
Mr. Kelley attended the Economic Development Advisory Commission
meeting of July 10. All members were reappointed and Tom Nalls was re-
elected chairman of the committee. One member would like to be a liaison
between the EDAC and the Airport Commission. Bruce Roberts was elected to
be this liaison. Stephen Owen covered the state certification program.
j The Arthur Young Company is doing the video, an update was given on the
marketing brochure, and the Main Street Program was discussed. The commit-
tee goals were presented and should be available to Council.in August.
Also discussed was setting up a booth for August Court days promoting the
town.
Mr. Tolbert responded to Mr. Kelley that he would advise Bruce Roberts
of the Airport Commission meeting to be held July 11.. .He also reported
that Wirt Street was becoming a "speedway" and that something must be done
to control this.
Comments arose on the temporary structure being put up in the Lee's. t_
parking lot. Mr. Echols stated that this was to house a fish/vegetable stand.
Mr. Bos said that temporary structures are not addressed in the zoning ordinance
and definitely should be considered for amendment to that ordinance. Mr. Minor
said that Mark Nelis is addressing this and will look further. To date all tem-
porary structures are either removed or boarded up for the winter months.
Mayor Sevila commented that the flags should be flown on the 4th of
July holiday and that legislation to that effect should be written and .
approved by the Council so that in future years the flag is displayed on
that holiday.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Bids are being accepted for health, life and disability insurance, in
compliance with the procurement act. Industrial Management Corporation
assisted in preparing the proposals for these insurances.
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LEGISLATION
On a motion by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. Tolbert the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted as consent items:
85-110 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LEESBURG,
JEFFERSON SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION AND THE CENTRAL
FIDELITY BANK FOR THE COLLATERALIZATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS
WHEREAS, the town desires to deposit with Jefferson Savings and Loan
Association public funds; and
WHEREAS, all public funds on deposit with• Jefferson Savings andLoan
Association in excess of Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
coverage require appropriate collateral to be pledged by Jefferson Savings
and Loan Association to Central Fidelity Bank who will hold the collateral
as security for the excess deposits; and
WHEREAS, Central Fidelity Bank will not release or dispose of the
collateral pledged to it by Jefferson Savings and Loan Association in any,
way unless instructed to by the town:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
The agreement made this 10th day of July 1985 by and between the Town
of Leesburg, Jefferson Savings and Loan Association and Central Fidelity Bank
is hereby approved and agreed upon by the parties involved.
85-111 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STORM DETENTION
AGREEMENT AND TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT DETAILING A
CONTRIBUTION FROM TAR ASSOCIATES FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT
AT THE CORNER OF FORT EVANS ROAD AND EAST MARKET
STREET. '
WHEREAS, T&K Associates has a final development plan application under
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review for the construction of apartment buildings at the south terminus of
Fort Evans Road; and
WHEREAS, T&K Associates has signed a standard storm water detention agree-
ment that providesthat the developer will maintain these facilities in good
order and also provides that the Town may repair and maintain these 'facilities
at the owner 's expense; and
WHEREAS, T&K Associates has drafted and signed an agreement that provides
that the developer will pay one-third of the cost, not to exceed $40,000, for a
street light at the intersection of Fort Evans Road and East Market Street.pro-
vided the town requests a bid for this light within five years from the date of
this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has reviewed and approved these agreements as
to legal form:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. The town manager is authorized to execute a standard storm
water detention agreement between the Town of Leesburg and TSK Associates. •
SECTION II. The town manager is authorized to execute an agreement regard-
ing
a proposed traffic light at the intersection of Fort Evans Road and East
Market Street between T&K Associates and the Town of Leesburg.
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85-112 - RESOLUTION - OPPOSING TREE CLEARING BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION TO IMPROVE BILLBOARD
VISIBILITY
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation (VDH&T) has
instituted a pilot project of clearing trees and brush in the public right-of-
way to improve the visibility of billboards; and
WHEREAS, VDHST is considering the institution of this clearing policy on
a permanent basis; and
WHEREAS, this policy is inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the
Federal Highway Beautification Act to eliminate most billboards along inter-
state .and primary highways, which this Council supports; and
WHEREAS, this policy, by encouraging and supporting the billboard industry
at the state level, may undermine Leesburg's efforts to preserve its scenic and
historic character, promote tourism, and to protect property values;
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. The use of state funds for tree clearing of anykind to improve
billboard visibility is inappropriate, and this Council strongly urges the
1 Highway Commission not to institute a tree clearing policy for billboards in
the Commonwealth.
SECTION'II. The Town Manager is directed to transmit this resolution to
members of the Highway Commission and VDH&T Commissioner Harold C. King.
1 85-113 - RESOLUTION - INITIATING AMENDMENTS OF THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE
' REGARDING MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS
III
WHEREAS, this Council has determined that additional regulations are neces-
sary to ensure the proper development of multi-family dwellings within the Town
of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, this Council has determined that multi-family dwellings should be
allowed within the B-2 district only after the granting of a special exception;
' and
WHEREAS, the establishment of special standard for multi-family dwellings
within the B-2 and R-4 districts is necessary to promote public' safety and
welfare; to facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious
'community; and. to protect property values:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. Amendments to' Sections 6-1-1 , 6-2. 1-2, 8-2-11-10, 8-2-11-11,,
8-2-11-12, and 4A-3, and the establishment of new sections 8-1=3 and 8-2-11-11A,
are hereby initiated as set out in the attached "Proposed Amendments to Zoning
Ordinance, RE Multi Family Dwellings".
SECTION II. The Planning Commission shall 'conduct a public hearing as soon
as permitted by law and shall report its recommendations on the proposed ordi-
nance amendments to the Town Council within 60 days of its public hearing.
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85-114 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING TOWN APPROVAL OF
TAX EXEMPT BOND FINANCING BY THE SUFFOLK REDEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR EXETER GARDEN APARTMENTS
WHEREAS, IMG/Exeter Associates Limited Partnership has applied to the
Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for tax-exempt bond financing for
the Exeter Garden Apartment project in Leesburg, Virginia, pursuant to
Section-36-19(fl) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and Section I03(b)
(4)(A) of the 1954 Internal Revenue Code, as amended; and
WHEREAS, a resolution of invitation .by •the Town of Leesburg is required to
allow the Suffolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority to finance this project in
Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, Section 103(k) of the Internal Revenue Code requires that a public
hearing be conducted by the Town Council prior to its decision regarding this
resolution of invitation; 1
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. A Notice of Public Hearing to consider the request by
IMG/Exeter Associates Limited Partnership to gain Town approval for tax-exempt
bond financing from the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the
construction of up to 384 apartments, to be located in the Exeter Planned ..
Residential Neighborhood between Routes 15 Bypass and 15 Business north of
Leesburg Elementary School shall be published in the Loudoun Times-Mirror on
August 8, 1985 and August 15, 1985 for public hearing on August 2$ 1985'at- 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers, 10 Loudoun Street, SW, Leesburg,• Virginia.
85-115 - RESOLUTION - RECEIVING AND REFERRING THE APPLICATION OF BRUCE M.
BROWNELL FOR REVISION OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARING UNDER CHAPTER 11 ,
TITLE 15. 1 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA AS AMENDED
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The application of Bruce M. Brownell for revision of the zoning district
map, assigned No. ZM-63 to rezone 14.43 acres of land from County R-1 to County
PD-CH, is received and referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing
and recommendation under Chapter 11, Title 15. 1 of the Code of Virginia, as
amended.
85-116 - RESOLUTION - RECEIVING AND REFERRING THE APPLICATION OF DONALD E. r
NELSON FOR REVISION OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARING UNDER CHAPTER 11 ,
TITLE 15. 1 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, AS AMENDED
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RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The application of Donald E. Nelson for revision of the zoning district
map, assigned No. ZM-64 to rezone ten acres of land from County A-3 to County
PD-IP, is received and referred to the Planning Commission for Public Hearing
and recommendation under Chapter 11 , Title 15. 1 of the Code of. Virginia as
amended.
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85-117 - RESOLUTION - AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CHEMICAL SUPPLIES FOR FY 86
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The manager shall enter into contracts for the purchase of-chemical •
supplies with suppliers and at the prices shown below:
Chemical Vendor Price
Chlorine (1 ton) Suffolk Chemical $19.42 cwt
Sodium Hypochlorite Suffolk Chemical 0.769 gal
Hydrated Lime McKesson Chemical 4.82 cwt
Potassium Permanganate Suffolk Chemical 118.24 cwt
Calcium Hypochlorite Suffolk Chemical 91 .98 cwt
Hydrofluosilicic Acid (30%) Suffolk Chemical 6.32 cwt
Ferric Chloride E.I. DuPont 225.00 ton
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Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Curry, Hill, Kelley, Tolbert, Williams and
Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
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A motion was made by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. Williams that the
following ordinance be considered for approval and that the reading of the
ordinance be waived.
85-0-15 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING THE LEESBURG SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
• REGULATIONS CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR PRELIMINARY PLATS
AND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
WHEREAS, the present Subdivision and Land Development Regulations provide
for certain information to be contained on preliminary subdivision plats and
preliminary development plans; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is beneficial to 'require more informa-
tion on preliminary plats in order to review the preliminary layout of streets,
utility lines and stormwater management systems; and
• WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to amend the Subdivision
and Land Development Regulations in regard to preliminary plat and plan require-
ments:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. Section 13-57 of the Subdivision and Land Development Regula-
tions is amended to add the following new section:
(e) The Planning Commission shall approve any record plat that generally
conforms with the preliminary plat, and conforms to the •Subdivision and Land
Development Regulations, the Zoning Ordinance and the Construction Standards of
Leesburg and nothing has come to the attention of the Commission that is
materially adverse or contrary to the•requirements. or. purpose of these regula-
tions. The location and alignment of public facilities. may.be changed if _
necessary as the result of final engineering design between the preliminary
plat approval and the final plat submission. Preliminary plat approval does
not authorize construction of improvements within the subdivision.
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SECTION II. Section 13-61(b) of the Subdivision and Land Development
Regulations is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
(b) Preliminary plat contents. • ,
1 All preliminary plats shall contain the following information:
(1 ) General Information.
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((a)) Name of the proposed subdivision
((b)) Proposed use of the property
((c)) Names and addresses of owner of record and subdivider
((d)) Names, addresses, signatures and registration of professionals pre-
paring the plat
((e)) Deed reference, tax map and parcel •number
((f)) Date plan was drawn and date of any revisions
((g)) Vicinity map((h)) Existing zoning
(2) Project Tabulation. •
((a)) Gross acreage of the subdivision, to the nearest one-tenth of an acre
((b)) Number of lots
((c)) Minimum lot area
((d)) Average lot size
((e)) Minimum lot width
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In addition for all cluster subdivisions the following information shall
be provided:
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((f)) Area in lots
((g)) Area in common open space
((h)) Common open space as percentage of subdivision
(3) Existing Site Conditions. The preliminary plat shall illustrate the
following conditions:
((a)) Map -of survey of the boundary certified 13y a State certified land
surveyor with all existing property lines.
((b)) Existing topography with a maximum of five-foot contours
('(c)) Existing rights of way
((d)) Location and width of existing roadways
((e)) Location and explanation of any existing easements
((f)) Location and dimensions of existing driveways and access points
in the property and within 200 feet of the site
•1((g)) •Location of 100-year flood plain as shown on the most recent
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps
((h)) All overland watercourses and drainage structures within the sub-
division or within 100 feet of the subdivision
((i)) Names of all abutting subdivisions or names of owners of record
of abutting property
(4) Graphic Requirements •
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((a)) Location, right-of-way width and pavement section of all proposed
streets
((b)) The proposed lot and building restriction lines with approximate
dimensions, lot areas, and tentative lot numbers
((c)) Preliminary plans for watermains, storm drains and sanitary 'sewers
((a)) All proposed connections to existing water lines, sewer lines and
storm drainage lines
((e)) Preliminary layout of provisions for collecting and discharging
+ I i• ' 1 surface drainage
((f)) Preliminary plans for erosion and sedimentation control measures
((g)) An indication of sections within the proposed subdivisions and
• the order of development
((h)) A soils overlay map at a scale of not less than 1'6200 ' with
accompanying narrative
((i)) Drainage improvements proposed in the town' s storm drainage master
plan within the subdivision or within 100 feet of the subdivision
((j)) Location and size of 'existing and proposed public open spaces
within and adjacent to the subdivision
((k)) Location and size of all parcels of •land and easements proposed to
be dedicated for public use and the conditions of each
dedication including temporary dedications for cul-de-sacs
((1)) All sheets shall be clearly and legibly drawn- at a scale not less
than 100 feet to the inch, on numbered sheets 24 x 36 inches
in size, and shall be clearly marked "preliminary plat".
((m)) A blank space two by three inches in size on the first sheet for
use as a signature panel for approval
(5) Other Information
((a)) If the subdivision is not to be served by central water and sewer
facilities, a statement by the Health Department that the site
can be served by wells and septic system
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((b)) If the proposed subdivision- fronts on a major or minor arterial, a
statement by Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
Resident Engineer that the subdivider has consulted with him as
to preliminary plans for an entrancepermit and any special
treatment which will be required for street construction and
drainage.
((c)) The applicant must submit a complete Type I soils application to
Loudoun County Department of Technical Services before sub-
mitting application for a preliminary plat.
((d)) Outline of Deed of Covenants.
((e)) If the proposed subdivision includes any areas designated in the
comprehensive plan as proposed sites for schools, parks, bike
paths, or other public uses, or are designated as flood zones,
the preliminary plat shall include a statement regarding the
applicants intention to provide such public use(s).
SECTION III. Section 13-67(d) of the Subdivision and Land Development
Regulations is amended to read as follows:
(d) The Planning Commission shall approve any development plan that
generally conforms with the preliminary development plan, and conforms to the
Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, the Zoning Ordinance and the
Construction Standards of the Town of Leesburg and if nothing has come to the
attention of the Commission that is materially adverse or contrary to the
requirements or purpose of these regulations. The location and aligninent' of
public facilities may be changed if necessary as the result of final engi-
neering design between the preliminary plan approval and the final plan sub-
mission. Preliminary plan approval does not authorize construction of
improvements within the subdivision.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
Mr. Bos commented on plat design . showing trees of certain
size. Mark Nelis answered that on most preliminary plats large groupings
of large hardwoods could be indicated for preservation purposes. Mr. Bos -
then asked Mr. Nelis to go over the state code requirements for preliminary
plats.
Mr. Nelis stated that essentially the code says that a record plat
shall be prepared by a Certified Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer.
This is to assure that this plat can be recorded as a correct document:•' A
preliminary plat shows generally how you are going to subdivide property and
the code states that a land owner, city planner, or landscape architect may
prepare a preliminary plan, plat or other study.
Mr. Bos asked whether all the requirements that are being put on preli-
minary plats for the Planning Commission are necessary. He wondered if this
might be overkill for the development community to prepare such a detailed
plat initially.
Mr. Curry stated that a preliminary plat is not always necessary if the
final plat is acceptable. It can be an advantage to the developer to pre
pare the detailed preliminary plat, that way the Planning Commission sees a
very detailed version and will be less likely to request changes' in things`
that would not have been shown on a less detailed preliminary plat.
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Curry, Hill, Kelley, Tolbert, Williams and
Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
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On a motion by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. Tolbert the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
85-118 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A. DEED OF EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE,TOWN OF
LEESBURG AND THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL PARK
AUTHORITY
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WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg acquired a tract of land referred to as the
"VEPCO tract" as part of the South Harrison Street redevelopment project; and
WHEREAS, a 100-foot by 415-foot parcel located on this property is part of
the original Washington; & Old Dominion right-of-wayand is a logical extension
of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA) bike trail; .and
WHEREAS, the town has provided. access to businesses through the con-
struction of Depot Court on Park Authority property through an informal agree-
ment; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to obtain a permanent easement for this street
construction from NVRPA:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. The Mayor is authorized to execute. a deed ofexchange to trans-
fer a 41,500 square foot parcel of land at the southern ,end of the ,VEPCO tract
to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority in exchange for an ingress/
egress.easement for Depot Court. . . .
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Curry, Hill, Kelley, Tolbert, Williams and
Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
On a motion by Mr. Bos and seconded by Mr. Tolbert the following reso-
lution was presented for discussion and consideration:
PROPOSED RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE "MAIN STREET" PROGRAM
This resolution was discussed in-depth by the members of the Council.
Mr. Williams stated that he did not feel that, there was adequate time to
prepare the application and that the opportunity may arise again in future years
to apply for this program.
Mr. Bos supported submission of the application now. He, said the
program works very well and is worth going after. He asked someone from the
Downtown Business Association to speak to the Council on the efforts they
have made toward implementing their share of this program. ,
Norman Myers of the Downtown Business Association came forward to
speak. He stated that approximately $10,000 had been committed plus office
space. A letter to the editor from December, 1984 issue of the Loudoun
Times Mirror was then read. The author spoke highly of the efforts by the
downtown merchants to make the Christmastime in Leesburg, so special. Mr.
Myers stated that this is typical of the type of ambiance the local
merchants are trying to create. He ,feels that although the town is already
a very nice place, we must press forward to maintain and improve it further.
The DBA wants to expand to be inclusive of those merchants outside of the
downtown area. The project manager could be a part of the entire economic
development scene in Leesburg.
Joby Reynolds stated that he felt the term "Main Street" was somewhat
ambiguous. He said that Main Street several years ago took in almost the
entire town. Now the historic district more or less defines the downtown
area. Main Street is where the downtown business community is apparent to
public streets. The East Market Street corridor is Main Street Leesburg.
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A roll call vote was requested by Mr. Williams. The resolution was
defeated by a roll call vote of 4 to 3 as follows:
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: Councilmembers Curry, Hill, Kelley, Williams
On a motion by Mrs. Hill and seconded by Mr. Kelley, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
85-119 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING INSTALLATION OF "NO RIGHT
TURN ON RED" CONTROLS AT CATOCTIN CIRCLE AND EAST
MARKET STREET
WHEREAS, the development of Silver Oaks and Oak View has compounded the
problems associated with the egress from Sycolin Road to East Market Street;
and
WHEREAS, the installation of a "No Right Turn on Red" sign at the
signal head located at the intersection of Catoctin Circle and East Market
Street will improve the safety of the Sycolin Road and East Market Street
intersection; and
WHEREAS, egress from Catoctin Circle to East Market Street is facili-
tated by a right turn green arrow signal:
THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
The manager is authorized and directed to install traffic control signs
and devices to prohibit right turns on red for northbound Catoctin Circle
traffic .turning east into Market Street.
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Curry, Hill, Kelley, Tolbert, Williams and
Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
NEW BUSINESS
On a motion by Mr. Tolbert and seconded by Mr. Bos the following reso-
lution was presented for consideration:
85-120 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEE FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
CARDINAL INDUSTRIAL PARK, LOT 1
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the town
an agreement (Form PC-2) with Leesburg Professional Center Partnership of
Alexandria, Virginia for installation of public improvements shown on the
plans approved by the Director of Engineering for Cardinal Industrial Park,
Lot 1 .
SECTION II. An irrevocable bank letter of credit in a form approved by
the Town Attorney from Riggs National Bank in the amount of $50,600 is
approved as security to guarantee installation of the public improvements
shown on plans approved by the Director of Engineering for Cardinal
Industrial Park, Lot 1 .
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Curry, Hill, Kelley, Tolbert, Williams and
Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
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On a motion by Mr. Williams and a second by Mrs. Hill the Council went
into executive session with only members of the Council present to discuss
personnel matters, in accordance with Section 2. 1-344(a)(1) of the Code of Vir-
ginia . as amended.
The meeting reconvened after the executive session which discussed person—
nel matters only and no action was taken at this executive session.
On a motion by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mr. Kelley the meeting was •
adjourned at 10:03 p.m. '
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