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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988_04_13 )5S MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL April 13, 1988 A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council Chambers, 10 Loudoun Street, S.W., Leesburg, Virginia on April 13, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, with the invocation given by Councilmember Tolbert and the Salute to the Flag led by Councilmember Clem. Present were: Mayor Robert E. Sevila, Councilmembers James E. Clem, Arl Curry, Hunter Leach, John W. Tolbert, Jr., and Charles Williams. Absent was Councilmember Kelley. Also present were: Town Manager Jeffrey H. Minor, Assistant Town Manager Steve Brown, Director of Finance Paul York, Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Martha Mason Semmes. On motion of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Leach, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 9, 1987 were unanimously approved. Petitioners Mr. Bill McDonald, a resident of 306 West Market Street addressed the Council, concerning the rapidly developing land, which surrounds his residence. One main concern was the method used in determining the width of lots. He offered a proposed revision to Section 15-4 of the town's Zoning Ordinance, which proposes that the width of the lot be taken, beginning at the setback line of the street. He questioned whether the width of a lot should be determined by a member of the town staff rather than by a builder or developer. This is one of the ways that residents can preserve the beauty and open spaces in their neighborhood. Dr. George Poehlman, a resident of 18 Morven Park Road also addressed the Council on this same issue. He specifically addressed two areas of town, proposing an average setback for each. They are; West Market Street, with an average setback of 115 feet, Morven Park Road, with an average setback of 45 feet. He encourages the Town Council to consider this proposal and to implement it as soon as possible. Mayor Sevila asked Ms. Semmes what the width of Morven Park Road will be after it has been widened, including curb and gutter. Ms. Semmes stated that the ultimate right-of-way for Morven Park Road is 60 feet with 36 feet of pavement section. This item was referred to the Finance & Administration Committee of April 19, 1988 for further discussion and consideration. PUBLIC HEARING - POTOMAC CROSSING SOUTH CONCEPT PLAN BY POTOMAC CROSSING L. P./KMWM CORPORATION, TO AMEND THE TOWN PLAN Martha Semmes presented a brief staff report stating that the property is located on Edwards Ferry Road and is proposed for rezoning to the planned residential neighborhood category. Under the concept plan, the applicant is proposing a total of 530 dwelling units on 117 acres. The entire property is approximately 130 acres. This results in a residential density of 4.5 units per acre. The proposed housing mix is 43% single-family, 35% townhouse and 22% multi-family units. The Planning Commission on February 18, 1988 recommended to Council, denial of this application, unless a number of conditions were met. Ms. Semmes briefly explained each condition. Mr. Tom Nails, representing the applicant addressed the Council explaining that the applicant is at the first stage of a 3 or 4 step process. The applicant is working hard on this project to bring it in line with town requirements. Mark Montgomery, the developer of this project, then reviewed the layout of the concept plan. Mr. Dennis, addressed the Council explaining that Mr. Montgomery has made several concessions to concerns that were raised in earlier meetings. A. matter th Etta' cc=M-n^ Mr. Dernis is the question of density. Ms. Mary Harris, resident of the Cattail Run Farm on Edwards Ferry Road addressed the Council by stating that she is against any amendment to'the Town Plan to allow increased density of dwelling units. Mr. David Gripp, a resident of 303 Heritage Square, and the Vice President of Corporate Affairs for the Rehau Corporation, raised an issue on the alignment of the Battlefield Parkway. Rehau owns approximately 25 acres, south of the proposed Potomac Crossing Plan. If the alignment is accepted as shown on the project, Rehau would lose approximately one third of its total acreage. Rehau's first concern is to preserve their existing acreage. "1 i 4, Minutes of April 13, 1988 Mr. Hubbard Turner, a resident of Leesburg addressed the Council explaining that the town has spent considerable effort to arrive at a Town Plan and a density level that is acceptable to everyone. He believes that the town should abide by the density established in the Town Plan and concluded by requesting that the Town Council abide by the Town Plan. Mrs. Carra resident of the Fort Evans Farm, explained that if the Battlefield Parkway alignment is moved to the west it would go right through the Fort or possibly through her home. She stated that the town needs Mr. Montgomery to put in the water and sewer lines, a lift station and Battlefield Parkway. For the sake of the tax payers in Leesburg, the Council would be doing a grave injustice to withhold Mr. Montgomery's application, for theoretical density. The public hearing on this item was dosed. Mayor Sevila said the Council will receive public comment in writing for a period of ten days. On motion of Mr. Williams seconded by Mr. Clem, this matter was referred to the April 19, 1988 Finance and Administration Committee. Aye: Councilmember Clem, Curry, Leach, Tolbert, Williams and Mayor Sevila Nay: None PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF PROPERTY FOR RELOCATION OF THE HISTORIC'TOLLHOUSE" Ms. Semmes presented a brief staff report stating that this is a proposed sale, by the town, of approximately 2300 square feet of land to Peter C. Burnett and/or other interested parties. The land is located to the immediate north of Market Station and includes a part of the Vinegar Hill Parking Lot. The sale of the property is to accommodate preservation and relocation of the historic Tollhouse. The advertised sale price is not to exceed$10,000.00. Mr. Burnett has proposed to relocate and restore the Tollhouse. Mr. Burnett stated that he proposes to completely deck the storm drain from Loudoun Street to approximately 250 feet and further detailed his intentions of the Tollhouse, noting the significant deterioration of the Tollhouse. The public hearing on this item was closed. Mayor Sevila said the Council will receive public comment in writing for a period of ten days. On motion of Mr. Williams seconded by Mr. Clem, this matter was referred to the April 19, 1988 Finance and Administration Committee. Aye: Councilmember Clem, Curry, IParh, Tolbert, Williams and Mayor Sevila Nay: None PUBLIC HEARING - #ZM-80 REZONING BY ALAN I. KAY OF BETHESDA, MARYLAND Mr. Minor stated that the applicant previously made a presentation on this issue in a prior public hearing, which did not include required signatures on the proffers. The hearing was then CO readvertised. The application proposes to rezone 51.36 acres from County R-1 and A-3 to County PDIP. rn Mr. Robin, representing the applicant, addressed the Council explaining that he and the applicant will attend the Airport Commission meeting tomorrow to discuss the IIS implications of this property. Issues pertaining to tree buffers and architectural control matters have been revised. The public hearing on this item was closed. Mayor Sevila said the Council will receive public comment in writing for a period of ten days. On motion of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Clem, this matter was referred to the April 19, 1988 Finance and Administration Committee. Aye: Councilmember Clem, Curry, Learb Tolbert, Williams and Mayor Sevila Nay: None Councilmember Comments Mr. Williams stated that there was no meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Leach had no comments. Mr. Clem had no comments. Mr. Curry noted that the Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled meeting. There were two public hearings at this meeting and approval was received for the rezoning of the Hough property from R-1 to B-1, ZM-101 by the Allman Family, and also approved was the Church Street Minutes of April 13, 1988 Office Building. Mr. Tolbert had no comments. Mayor's Report Mayor Sevila stated that the senior class of Loudoun County High School had its mock Town Council meeting on May 30. The debate included the Uses,for Ida Lee Park. Opening day ceremonies for Little League will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. Steve Brown and Mayor Sevile hosted a field trip for the kindergarten classes from the Loudoun Country Day SchooL Manager's Report Mr. Minor noted that the Council did receive a copy of the written Activity Report and mentioned that an offer has been made for the Planner U position. Peter Stephenson accepted this position. He is currently a planner with James City County, and has previously worked for the City of Charlottesville. He has a degree from Iowa State University, where he was nominated as the AICP Outstanding Student and has received a Masters Degree from the University of Virginia Susan Sherman received her AICP recently. Paul Callan has joined the town staff as the Capital Projects Representative. Mr. Callan has had "decades" of experience in this area. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented the town with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence award for financial reporting. Mr. Minor gave a brief presentation concerning the budget. He said that the assessed value of real property in Leesburg has gone up to approximately 22.9%. The proposed tax rate remains the same, 18 cents. The budget for all funds is approximately $30 million, $10 million more than last year. This increase is due to the town's progress anticipated on the capital projects. To help finance these projects, a bond issue of $2.4 million is proposed. General fund expenditures are slightly over $7 ' million, which is a 12% increase over last year. The projected fund balance for the end of this fiscal year is $212,000. The availability fees for the utility fund will total more then $4 million. Capital improvements for 1989, for all funds is approximately $19 million. The budget proposes 12 new positions, a 4% cost of living adjustment, and a $200,000 reserve to reflect the results of any adjustments recommended by the Public Administration Service. Mayor Sevila congratulated Paul York and staff for winning the Certificate of Achievement award. Legislation On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Williams the following items were proposed as consent and unanimously adopted. 88-69 - RESOLUTION - RECEIVING AND REFERRING THE APPLICATION OF SAMUEL H. ROGERS, III 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 Samuel H. Rogers, III for revision of the zoning district map, assigned No. ZM-102, to rezone 5.001 acres of land from County R-1 and A-3 to Town R-1, 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. 88-70 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CAMP, DRESSER & MCKEE ENGINEERS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROUTE 643 BOOSTER STATION WHEREAS, a special study commissioned by the town, evaluating flow and pressure along the Route 643 corridor, was-prepared by Camp, Dresser & McKee and this study recommended installation of a booster station to increase water pressure within this service area; and WHEREAS, this project was shown on the town's approved capital improvements program; and WHEREAS, the Loudoun County School Board has begun construction, on the Cool Spring Il Minutes of April 13, 1988 Elementary School to be located adjacent to the Tavistock Farms planned development; and WHEREAS, this school is planned for occupancy for the 1989/90 school year; and WHEREAS, this Council desires to take all appropriate actions to ensure that the water system available to service this school has adequate fire flow and pressure; and WHEREAS, design is already underway for a waterline Loop from Sycolin Road, along the Route 15 by-pass, to Fort Evans Road extended, which will improve water service to the new school; and WHEREAS, operation of the Route 643 booster water pumping station by summer of 1989 is essential to permit the scheduled opening of the Cool Spring Elementary School; and WHEREAS, failure to meet this deadline will create an emergency condition under Section 8.5 of the Leesburg Purchasing Policy: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. The manager is authorized and directed to enter into a cost plus fixed fee contract, on behalf of the town, in a form approved by the town attorney with Camp, Dresser & McKee Engineers, in the amount of$115,000.00 for design and construction engineering services in connection with the Route 643 booster water pumping station. SEC'T'ION II. An appropriation in the amount of $115,000.00 is made to Account no. 3120.700.150.300 from the Utility Fund for engineering and design services. 88-71 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO LEASE 14 LOUDOUN STREET. S. W. (LOG CABIN) WHEREAS, the town's current lease with the "Retrospect"antique shop for the log cabin at 14 Loudoun Street, S. W., expires July 31, 1988; and WHEREAS, Council Resolution No. 87.143 requires the advertisement of a request for proposal to lease the property; and WHEREAS, the Council desires that bids be considered according to the procedures, evaluation criteria and lease requirements listed in the attached Request for Proposals: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: The manager is hereby authorized to advertise the attached Request for Proposals to lease 14 Loudoun Street, S. W. (Log Cabin). 88-72 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF REQUEST NO. 32 TO R. F. KLINE, INC., D FOR WORK COMPLETED AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WHEREAS, the contract for improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plan was awarded to Richard F. Kline, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Section LII of Resolution No. 85-80 adopted May 22, 1985, by the Council of the a Town of Leesburg provides: 'The Council at its option will require prior approval of all requisitions for payment under this contract"; and WHEREAS, the contractor has submitted Payment Request No. 32 on March 31, 1988, and Camp, Dresser & McKee has reviewed and approved this request; and WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Public Works has recommended payment of Payment Request No. 32 in the amount of$271,973.00. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: Payment in the amount of$271,973.00 shall be made to R. F. Kline, Inc., for Payment Request No. 32 for the Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion Project. 88-73 - RESOLUTION - MAKING A REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLATION FOR FOXRIDGE SUBDIVISION SECTIONS 3 AND 5 WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Engineering and Public Works has reviewed the public improvements installed to date for Foxridge Sections 3 and 5 and certifies that the value of work 357 • Minutes of April 13, 1988 performed is $454,901.70 for Section 3 and $14,854.00 for Section 5; and WHEREAS, an irrevocable letter of credit from First American Bank of Virginia in the amount of$655,809.00 has been provided by the developer and approved by Council to guarantee installation of public improvements for Foxridge Subdivision Section 3 and an irrevocable letter of credit from First American Bank of Virginia in the amount of $34,118.00 has been provided by the Developer and approved by the Council to guarantee the installation of public improvements in Foxridge Subdivision Section 5. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. The letter of credit for Section 3 from First American Bank in the amount of $655,809.00 is reduced to $200,907.30 and the letter of credit for Section 5 from First American Bank in the amount of$34,118.00 is reduced to $19,263.60. SECTION II. The Town Manager shall notify the developer that liability for the letter of credit funds has been reduced as outlined in Section I of this resolution, and that this reduction does not constitute acceptance of public improvements by the Town or relieve the developer of responsibilities outlined in the contract for public improvements for Foxridge Subdivision Sections 3 and 5. Aye: Councilmember Clem, Curry, Leach, Tolbert, Williams and Mayor Sevila Nay: None On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Clem, the following ordinance was proposed and adopted. 88-0-12 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP FOR #ZM-96 - PORETSKY BUILDING GROUP WHEREAS, Rezoning Application #ZM-96 by the Poretsky Building Group to rezone 8.9971 acres of land on the east side of North King Street from County R-1 to Town R-1 was received by Council and referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation on September 23, 1987; and 111WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application on November 5, 1987, prior to which a signed proffer statement was received; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on December 3, 1987, recommended to Council approval of rezoning application #ZM-96 contingent upon the proffers submitted I and additional conditions relating to architectural treatment and off-site contributions; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing on this application on February 10, 1988, prior to which a revised signed proffer statement was submitted by the applicant and property owner, and WHEREAS, the applicant subsequently amended the proffer stat on March 18, 1988, which does not increase the intensity of the proposed rezoning and does result in greater public benefit; and WHEREAS, this Council finds this rezoning to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, welfare, convenience and good zoning practice: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. The Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is amended to revise the Zoning District Map to change 8.9971 acres of land from County R-1 to Town R-1 on the east side of North King Street and bounded by lands of Leesburg Joint Venture on the north, the Catholic Diocese of Arlington on the south, the Paxton Subdivision on the east, and Route 15 Business on the`west, in accordance with a boundary plat dated August 1987 by Kamber Engineering, Inc., submitted with the application; subject, however, te the fcl1ctvi g contliticn v iunttly rrofferwl. in, writing by the ennlicant and property owner in accordance with Section 15.1-491(a) of the 1950 Code of Vagina; as amended: 1 . The applicant shall develop Section Two in general conformance with the Concept Development Plan ("Site Plan") submitted as! part of this application and prepared by Kamber Engineering, Inch. , by date of January, 1988, revised February 9, 1988, attached hereto and made- a part hereof as Attachment 1 . 2. The applicant shall dedicate to the Town of Leesburg and shall construct the public roads generally as depicted on such Concept Development Plan, according to the regulations, including the bonding regulations, of the Town of Leesburg. The roads so dedicated and constructed shall be free and clear of liens. 7��j Minutes of April 13, 1988 3. The applicant will provide a buffer area from the eastern edge of the right-of-way for Business Route 15 a distance of fifty feet (50' ) into the rear yards of Lots 1-7 of Section One of Manors of Leesburg (herein- after referred to as "Section One") . Said buffer area shall be in accordance with the Landscape Buffer Plan,prepared by Kamber Engineering, Inc. , dated January, 1988, and attached hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment 2. Said buffer area shall be constructed prior to the issuance of any occupancy permits for dwellings on Lots 1-7 of Section One. This paragraph shall be enforceable through restrictive convenants as per paragraph 11 hereof. 4. The applicant shall prohibit the locating in the back yards of any of said numbered lots 1-7 fronting on Ariel Court of any of the following: trailers, recreational vehicles, trucks, boats, motorbikes, automobiles, satellite dishes, or ancillary or accessory buildings (unless such buildings are first approved in writing by the Town of Leesburg). This paragraph shall be enforceable through restrictive covenants as per paragraph 11 hereof. 5. The applicant shall build the residences on Lots 1-7 of Section One in a manner as to be generally compatible with the streetscape along North King Street in the vicinity of the proposed Manors of Leesburg development. Specifically, the applicant shall build on said lots houses whose roofs are made of either cedar shake or an asphalt com- posite with a deep color tone and whose chimneys are of masonry con- struction. Said roofs shall have a pitch of not less than six to twelve, with garage roofs at not less than five to twelve. This paragraph shall be enforceable through restrictive covenants as per paragraph 11 hereof. 6. The applicant shall, prior to obtaining a grading permit for that portion of the property adjacent to its southern boundary line, present for approval by the Town of Leesburg a plan to preserve existing trees along its southern property Line to the extent possible in conformance with good land planning and development practices. 7. If requested by the Town of Leesburg, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the owners of that property which is the subject of I/ZM-93, filed by Brownell, Inc. , (hereinafter designated the "Permittees") whereby the applicant shall give to the Permittees, at no cost, except as stated hereafter, a temporary right of ingress and egress for construction vehicles (hereinafter designated the "Construc- tion Easement") from Business Route 15 across Sections One and Two, as will be delineated in said agreement. Said agreement shall be effective upon the date applicant receives zoning approval from IIZM-96 and shall terminate upon the applicant obtaining its last occupancy permit for CD Section One. Said agreement shall contain provisions whereby the PI Permittees are legally obligated to provide liability protection for the applicant, its agents, employees, invitees, and guests in such forms and amounts as is reasonably requested by the applicant and for such contribution by the Permittees as is reasonably requested by the applicant for the construction, maintenance and repair of the Construc- tion Easement. Said agreement shall be subject to approval as to form by the Town of Leesburg which shall indicate its approval by execution thereof. 8. The applicant shall donate to the Town of Leesburg the sum of $10,000.00 to be used for recreational purposes. Said sum shall be paid prior to the issuance of zoning permits for any construction in Section Two. 9. The applicant shall donate the sums of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) each to the Leesburg Fire Department and Leesburg Rescue Squad, respectively, such donations to be made at the time the applicant receives its first zoning permit for the construction on Section Two; otherwise, no such permit shall be issued. 10. The applicant shall donate the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per building permit obtained for each principal residence in Section Two for the purpose of construction of off-site transportation improve- ments within the Town of Leesburg in as close proximity to the subject tract as the Town, in its discretion , .deems reasonable. Such donation shall be made at the time, and as, ,zoning permits are received for construction of residential dwelling units on Section Two. . . it 33f Minutes of April 13, 1988 . 11 11 . In addition, the applicant shall, no later than the time of final plat approval for Section One, place restrictive convenants on Section One, Lots 1-7, which covenants shall containithe substance of those proffers numbered 3, 4, and 5 herein. Such covenants shall be submitted to the Town Attorney for approval as to form prior to recordation. Further, the applicant shall note on the recorded final plat for Section One that said proffers 3, 4, and 5 are applli.cable as to said Section One, Lots 1-7, and are the subject of recorded restrictive covenants. SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage. Mr. Minor summarized the key points of the proffers associated with this project. Mr. Williams abstained from voting on this item because his firm represents a client whose property is in the general area of the subject property. Aye: Councilmember Clem, Curry, Leach, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila I ' Nay: None Abstaining from the vote: Councilmember Williams On motion of Mr. William% seconded by Mr. Tolbert the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted. 38-74 - RESOLUTION - APPOINTING MEMBERS TOI AD HOC COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS AND SOLUTIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL ESTATE I WHEREAS, the George C.Marshall Estate,hereinafter referred to as Dodona Manor, represents one of the most historically significant residential structuress in Leesburg and WHEREAS, the 1975 Hartzog, Lader & Richards historic survey, commissioned by the Town of Leesburg, assigned Dodona Manor a preservation index of A, the highest:rating; and WHEREAS, the present owners of Dodona Mani; have expressed interest in selling this property; and WHEREAS, the Dodona Manor estate is presently zoned B-2 and is located outside the town's historic district; and I WHEREAS, the George C. Marshall Foundation hes expressed interest in assisting with Li',-3 preservation of this historic resource; and WHEREAS, various other preservation organizations within the county have expressed similar interests; and WHEREAS, community and preservationist leaders have agreed to serve on an ad hoc committee to develop recommendations and solutions for ,Council consideration on how to preserve Dodona Manor for future generations as a fitting memorial to the contributions made by General Marshall THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: 1 ' SECTION I. This Council supports the efforts of the George C. Marshall Foundation to preserve Dodona Manor and hereby joins in that effort by creating an ad hoc Dodona Manor Preservation Committee. SECTION II. The following appointments are made to the ad hoc Dodona Manor Preservation Committee: B. Powell Harrison, Chairman Eric Jackson Charles A. Boa Joseph Keating Kitty Boyd Mayor Robert E. Sevila, Counrilmanic representative This committee is urged to report back to the Co al with its recommendations prior to the end of May, 1988. Mayor Sevila said that he was approached by a number of interested citizens concerning Dodona Manor. He noted that Charles Boa, in particular, has taken a great interest in ;the preservation of Dodona Manor and has expressed a desire to serve on the all hoc committee. Mayor Sevila suggested that it would be appropriate to have Mr. Boa serve on the committee. Mr. Williams stated that he was pleased to hear that a member of the Loudoun County B41 of Supervisors wanted to serve on the committee. Minutes of April 13, 1988 Aye: Councilmember Clem, Curry, Leach, Tolbert, Williams and Mayor Sevila Nay: None On motion of Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Clem, the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted. 88-75 - RESOLUTION - NAMING A CONTACT FOR COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH MUNICIPALDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION/PARSONS, BRINKERHOFF,QUADE AND DOUGLAS WHEREAS, the Municipal Development Corporation/Parsons, Brinkerhoff, Quade and Douglas, private consortium hereafter,have expressed an interest in constructing the Dulles Toll Road extension to Leesburg within the framework of the private toll road bill recently enacted by the General Assembly; and WHEREAS, the private consortium desires to communicate with the Council directly from time- to-time: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: Private consortium Town Council contacts should be communicated through Utility and Public Works Chairman Brian T. Kelley. Aye: Councilmember Clem, Curry, Leach, Tolbert, Williams and Mayor Sevila Nay. None On motion of Mr. Williams seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted. 88-76 - INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO DESIGNATE THE HILLCREST PROPERTY AS AN INDIVIDUAL HISTORIC SITE UNDER THE H-1 OVERLAY DISTRICT WHEREAS, Article 10-A, Section 3B-8 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance provides for the establishment of individual historic landmarks upon recommendation of the Board of ARchitectural Review and adoption by this Council; and WHEREAS, The Board of Architectural Review recommended the designation of the property at 330 West Market Street, known as the "Edward Nichols House" and "Hillcrest", as an individual historic landmark at its March 21, 1988, meeting and I D WHEREAS, the subject property has been listed on both the Virginia and National Registers CO of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, the property has cignifirant character, interest or value, as part of the town's development heritage and portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by a distinctive a architectural style; and WHEREAS, the owners of the property are aware of and support the recommendation of the Board of Architectural Review; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will further the purpose and intent of Leesburg's Historic District Regulations: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION L An amendment of the zoning district map to establish the property at 330 West Market Street as a individual historic landmark protected under Article 10-A Historic District Regulations of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is initiated. SECTION IL A public hearing shall be held on this legislation beginning at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached on May 11, 1988, in the Council Chambers, 10 Loudoun Street,S.W., Leesburg, Virginia. Pursuant to Section 15.1-431 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, this shall be a joint hearing of both the Planning Commission and Council. The clerk shall publish notice of this hearing and the Council's intention to consider a zoning district map amendment in the Loudoun limes Mirror on April 28, 1988, and May 5, 1988, and i advise the Planning Commission of the purpose, time and date of the hearing. SECTION III. The PlanningCommission shall reporn t its recommendations to the Town Council u the proposed amendment within thirty days of the public hearing. Mr. Williams stated that Mr. Jewell made an excellent presentation at the last Finance and 30/ Minutes of April 13, 1988 Administration Committee meeting. Aye: Councilmember Clem, Curry, 7Ppnh, Tolbert, Willinmv and Mayor Sevila II Nay: None On motion of and duly seconded the meeting was adjourned Mayor Robert E. Sevila Clerk of Council • 1